Shooting

Jury Finds Baltimore Man Guilty of Attempted Murder in Shooting of Two County Police Officers

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BALTIMORE, MD — David Linthicum, the individual charged with the shooting of two Baltimore County police officers last year, was found guilty of attempted murder and assault by a local jury on Thursday. The verdict brings a close to a tense and closely watched case that has gripped the community since the incident occurred. The trial, which lasted several weeks, presented a mountain of evidence against Linthicum, demonstrating beyond reasonable doubt his intent and the actions that led to the officers being injured. Prosecutors argued that Linthicum’s attack was not only deliberate but premeditated, a … Read more

Jury Convicts Baton Rouge Man in Fatal Shooting of Love Rival Found in Ex-Girlfriend’s Bathtub

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BATON ROUGE, La. — A local man was convicted of second-degree murder after a jury deliberated for less than two hours on Wednesday, finding him guilty in the killing of a man he discovered hiding in his ex-girlfriend’s bathtub. 23-year-old Alvin Joseph Allen III was also found guilty of illegal use of dangerous weapons following a day and a half of gripping courtroom testimony. The courtroom heard how Allen, in a jealous rage, had burst into his former girlfriend’s apartment on the night of September 21, 2022, and unleashed a torrent of gunfire on 25-year-old … Read more

DC Court Allows Victim’s Testimony on Previous Misconduct in Upcoming Drive-By Shooting Trial

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Washington, D.C. – A notable ruling was made in the D.C. Superior Court involving Jamal Coleman, aged 31, who faces serious charges in connection with a drive-by shooting earlier last year. On Monday, Judge Rainey Brandt ruled in favor of allowing testimony about the defendant’s prior bad acts, a decision that could significantly influence the outcome of the case. Coleman has been charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, and aggravated assault knowingly while armed. These charges stem from an incident on May 4, 2023, where he allegedly drove the vehicle used in … Read more

Jury Trial Scheduled for Missouri Man Accused of Fatal December Shooting in Columbia

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Columbia, Mo. — A Missouri man, Corey Blueitt, age 44, is scheduled for a jury trial on September 24, in connection to a fatal shooting incident last year that claimed the life of 34-year-old Aaron Badolato in north Columbia. This trial stands as a significant event in Boone County’s legal calendar, given the gravity of the charges and community concerns. In December 2022, the incident threw the small community into disarray, as police reports and court documents indicate that eyewitnesses identified Blueitt allegedly pointing a firearm at several individuals and subsequently firing the shot that … Read more