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By
Ziqi Zhou
- November 12, 2024
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On Oct. 29, a Baltimore jury found 21-year-old defendant not guilty in a double homicide case before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Althea M. Handy.
Darius Daye, faced charges of first-degree murder and firearm use in a felony violent crime for an incident on the 5200 block of Fairlawn Avenue on Jan. 4.
The shooting occurred while Daye was working as a security guard at an auto repair shop. According to defense arguments, three men entered the shop and shot one of Daye’s co-workers. Daye responded by opening fire, ultimately killing the intruders.
Daye’s attorney, Chris Purpura, argued self-defense, contending that his client acted reasonably to end the threat posed by the three victims.
The jury delivered a not guilty verdict.