Judge to Rule on Evidence in Trial of 2 Juveniles Charged in 2024 Towson Shooting

Prosecutors allege the two suspects shot a man outside his home in a robbery attempt.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 2:15am

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A judge is deciding which evidence can be used in the trial of two juveniles charged with attempted murder in a 2024 shooting in Towson, Maryland. Prosecutors allege Kamar Thompson and Kai Wilson, who were 15 and 16 years old at the time, shot and critically injured a man outside his home in a robbery attempt. The judge is reviewing surveillance videos, photos, and other evidence that prosecutors believe links the suspects to the crime.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges of prosecuting juvenile offenders charged as adults, particularly around the admissibility of evidence like surveillance footage and cell phone data. The outcome could set precedents for how such cases are handled in the future.

The details

During a hearing, prosecutors presented security camera footage they say shows the suspects approaching the victim, a scuffle, and the victim being shot. Other videos allegedly show the suspects getting out of a white SUV, dousing it with alcohol, and one suspect reaching into a bag that prosecutors believe contained the gun used in the shooting. Prosecutors also have photos from one suspect's cell phone they want to use as evidence.

  • The shooting occurred on September 13, 2024 in Towson, Maryland.
  • The two suspects, Kamar Thompson and Kai Wilson, were 15 and 16 years old at the time of the incident.
  • The hearing to determine what evidence can be used in the trial took place on March 24, 2026.

The players

Kamar Thompson

One of the two juveniles charged as an adult in the 2024 Towson shooting.

Kai Wilson

One of the two juveniles charged as an adult in the 2024 Towson shooting, alleged to be the shooter.

Baltimore County Assistant State's Attorney

Prosecutor presenting evidence in the case against the two juvenile suspects.

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What they’re saying

“We must hold these individuals accountable for this violent crime.”

— Baltimore County Assistant State's Attorney

What’s next

The judge is expected to rule soon on whether to allow the cell phone photos and security video from inside the suspect's home as evidence in the trial.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complex legal issues around prosecuting juvenile offenders as adults, particularly the admissibility of various types of evidence. The judge's rulings on the evidence could have significant implications for how similar cases are handled in the future.