A 16-year-old squeegee worker in Baltimore has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the voluntary manslaughter of Timothy Reynolds. The teen, who was 14 at the time of the incident, shot and killed Reynolds after a confrontation near the Inner Harbor. The defense argued self-defense, while prosecutors claimed the victim was walking away when he was shot. The teen was acquitted of first- and second-degree murder charges.
Baltimore Police have identified a 19-year-old squeegee worker, Antonio Lee, who was shot and killed near a busy intersection in Northeast Baltimore. Another 19-year-old man also suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound in the same incident. The dangers faced by squeegee workers have been a concern in the city, with previous incidents involving confrontations and shootings. The city has implemented a squeegee ban in certain areas, but this shooting occurred outside of those zones. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A judge in Baltimore denied a request for a mistrial in the murder case of a teenage squeegee worker after a juror failed to show up for deliberations, claiming to be sick. The judge refused to declare a mistrial and instead instructed the juror to either come in the next day or provide a doctor's note. The case involves the death of Timothy Reynolds, who was shot five times in July 2022. The defendant, who was 14 at the time, claims self-defense. Deliberations will continue.
The jury in the trial of a Baltimore teen accused of fatally shooting a man who confronted a group of squeegee workers with a baseball bat last July will continue deliberations for another day after struggling to reach a consensus. The trial, which has racial, socioeconomic, and political undertones, has seen arguments from both the prosecution and defense regarding the teen's guilt. The jury must determine if the shooting was premeditated murder or an act of self-defense. The verdict could result in a maximum sentence of life in prison or a transfer to juvenile court for sentencing. The case relies heavily on video evidence, but witnesses have been unable to identify the shooter.
