Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness.
Consider making a donation to help us continue our mission.
By
Claire Schreiber
- April 7, 2025
Court
|
Daily Stories
|
Non-Fatal Shooting
|
Suspects
|
Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge LaZette Ringgold-Kirksey ruled that Dominick Scarboro, 31, remain held without bond as he awaits a retrial in a remanded 2020 non-fatal shooting case.
The incident occurred on Sept. 10, 2020, and began with an argument between Scarboro and his then-girlfriend over a firearm he brought into her mother’s residence in the 6200 block of Chinquapin Parkway. Scarboro initially left before returning to retrieve more of his belongings.
According to charging documents, Scarboro began banging on the door until his girlfriend’s stepfather came outside. The pair engaged in a physical altercation, during which Scarboro allegedly produced the gun from his waistband. His girlfriend’s mother, noticing the firearm, closed the door moments before Scarboro allegedly opened fire.
Both of Scarboro’s girlfriend’s parents sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Property damage resulting from the gunfire amounted to approximately $1,300.
On March 21, 2022, a jury found Scarboro guilty of two counts of first degree-assault and one count each of second-degree assault and firearm use during a crime of violence. The Appellate Court of Maryland sent a mandate of appeals to the Baltimore City Circuit Court on Jan. 16, 2024, reopening the case.
The prosecution argued that Scarboro remains a danger to both his victims and the general public.
“As he has been incarcerated, he has not been able to follow any of the rules and regulations, and has assaulted other inmates,” the prosecution told the court.
A stand-in defense attorney requested that Scarboro be released on bail, noting that he is a high school graduate and previous forklift operator who does not pose a flight risk. He would also reside with his parents upon release, said the defense.
Judge Ringgold- Kirksey ultimately ordered continued incarceration, citing the seriousness of Scarboro’s charges and concern whether he show up for court proceedings.
Judge Ringgold-Kirksey transferred Scarboro’s case to Judge Melissa K. Copeland to determine a retrial date.
Judge Copeland granted the prosecution’s request for an April. 17 jury trial, which would allow counsel ample time to complete discovery and secure witnesses, and consider plea offers.