‘This is a Murder Caught on Video,’ Says Prosecutor in Opening Statements in Washington Boulevard Shooting Trial

By Alyssia Davis [former] - May 30, 2023
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“Twenty-six sharp force injuries, both stabs, and cuts. Ninety seconds long of an attack,” a prosecutor said during opening arguments on May 30 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeannie J. Hong. 

Jason Alcindor, 38, is charged with first and second-degree murder and manslaughter in connection to the murder of 44-year-old Timothy Campbell on the 2700 block of Washington Boulevard on June 5, 2017. 

Alcindor allegedly stalked Campbell, following him to a Royal Farms gas station on Washington Boulevard, the prosecutor continued. 

Campbell allegedly tried getting away, asking people to call the police.

While the victim kept retreating, the defendant continued to pursue him, the prosecutor said. 

The incident started with a fist fight between the defendant and the victim until the defendant pulled out a knife. It was caught on four surveillance footage cameras as well as captured on a bystander’s phone. 

The bystander’s recording shows the defendant pulling out a knife and stabbing the victim. 

“This is a murder caught on video,” said the prosecutor.

However, the defense rebutted against the prosecution’s bold accusation.

“Jason Alcindor is not guilty of murder,” said defense counsel Matthew Connell in his opening statements. “Alcindor stabbed the victim out of self-defense. The victim started the fight and stalked the defendant.”

On several occasions throughout the year, the victim threatened the defendant, Connell said. 

The victim kept saying, “Ima beat his ass” to the defendant, Connell said. 

The defense attorney also told the jury that Campbell’s girlfriend even said he was controlling and jealous. “This case started out as an assault. It started out as threats that the victim followed up on,” Connell said.  

The defendant’s trial was set to continue May 31.