Jury Selection Underway for East Baltimore Attempted Murder

Durel Jones, 36, stands accused of attempted murder and other charges in a 2025 shooting incident.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Jury selection began on Feb. 18 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Kendra Y. Ausby for a 2025 non-fatal shooting that occurred in the city's Eastern District. Durel Jones, 36, stands accused of attempted first- and second-degree murder, first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, firearm use in a felony violent crime, and five other firearm related charges for his suspected role in a shooting that occurred last summer in East Baltimore.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing gun violence and public safety concerns in East Baltimore, an area that has historically struggled with high crime rates. The prosecution's introduction of additional video evidence related to a prior altercation could play a key role in the trial.

The details

Just before midnight on June 14, 2025, Baltimore Police Department (BPD) officers responded to a three-round ShotSpotter alert on the 2400 block of Sherwood Avenue. Less than 10 minutes later, police were dispatched to Harford Road and E. 25th Street for an apparent shooting victim, who was found inside a Citgo Gas Station suffering from a gunshot wound to his right thigh. The victim claimed he was shot at the intersection of Sherwood and Cliftview Avenues, and CCTV footage allegedly captured the suspect, identified as Jones, at the scene.

  • Jury selection began on Feb. 18, 2026.
  • The shooting incident occurred on June 14, 2025.

The players

Durel Jones

A 36-year-old man accused of attempted first- and second-degree murder, first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, firearm use in a felony violent crime, and five other firearm related charges.

Judge Kendra Y. Ausby

The Baltimore City Circuit Court judge presiding over the trial.

Karyn Ann Meriwether

The defense attorney representing Durel Jones.

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What they’re saying

“Before jury selection began, the prosecution introduced a motion to admit additional video evidence that reportedly captured a fight involving Jones 11 hours prior to the shooting, to which defense attorney Karyn Ann Meriwether objected.”

— Karyn Ann Meriwether, Defense Attorney (baltimorewitness.org)

What’s next

Opening statements are expected to begin on Feb. 19, 2026.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety in East Baltimore, a neighborhood that has long struggled with high crime rates. The introduction of additional evidence related to a prior altercation could be a key factor in the trial's outcome.