Murder Defendant Still Incompetent to Stand Trial

By Sophia Amoroso [former] - May 2, 2024
Court | Homicides | Shooting |

A defendant facing murder charges for an incident on Dec. 22, 2019 remains mentally incompetent to stand trial. 

On April 24, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Gale E. Rasin signed an extension for a competency evaluation deadline for 33-year-old Terrance Peterson. Peterson was represented by Sharon Bogins Eberhart during the hearing. 

He is facing a first-degree murder charge for the death of 35-year-old Carmen Rodriguez who died from a gunshot wound on the floor of a convenience store.

Peterson is also facing charges for armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, firearm use in a felony violent crime, firearm possession with a felony conviction and having a handgun in his vehicle while on a public road. 

However doctors have said he’s not mentally competent to assist in his own defense or understand the charges against him.

Doctors ordered another competency evaluation for Peterson and Judge Rasin signed an extension for one week to perform the evaluation. 

Surveillance footage from the 100 block of North Kenwood Avenue captured two men exiting a black Honda and entering the store. One bought items and one allegedly robbed and shot Rodriguez. Police received a tip, which identified Peterson as a suspect. 

According to court documents, Peterson turned himself into police later that day to “clear his name”. He denied involvement in the murder.

Judge Rasin scheduled Peterson’s next hearing for May 1.