Man Charged with Hate Crimes in Maryland Parking Shooting

Charles Robert Smith, the man accused of killing three people and injuring three others in a parking spot dispute in Maryland, will now face hate crime charges. Smith, who was initially charged with second-degree murder, now faces first-degree murder and hate crime charges in the killings of three Latino individuals. The indictment includes multiple counts of murder, race crime resulting in death, and attempted murder. Smith remains in jail without bond, and his next court appearance is scheduled for July 31. The shooting stemmed from an argument over a parking issue, and Smith allegedly shot the victims without provocation. The families involved have a history of disputes, including allegations of racial slurs.