Prsecution Drops Defendant’s Non-Fatal Shooting Charges

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The case for a 32-year-old non-fatal shooting defendant was case nolle prosed April 25 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn.

A defendant was charged with four counts of first-degree assault, eight counts of reckless endangerment, use of a firearm during a violent crime, having a  handgun on his person, fourteen counts of fourth-degree burglary, malicious destruction of property value greater than $1,000, twelve counts of malicious destruction of property value less than $1,000, four counts of discharge gun in Baltimore City, second-degree assault, and possession not marijuana in connection to an incident on April 16, 2020. 

On Monday, Judge Phinn listened as the prosecutor entered a nolle pros for the defendant, dropping all the charges. 

Winston was represented by defense attorney George Harris. 

Winston’s next hearing is scheduled for Oct. 11.