Juveniles Charged in Towson Shooting Return to Court

Prosecutors allege the suspects were captured on video before and after the attack.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 1:28am

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Two juveniles charged as adults with the attempted murder of a Towson man in 2024 returned to court this week. Prosecutors presented surveillance video and other evidence they say links the suspects, Kamar Thompson and Kai Wilson, to the crime scene and the shooting. Much of the hearing focused on the admissibility of the video evidence, which the judge will rule on soon.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges of prosecuting violent crimes involving juveniles, especially when relying heavily on video evidence. The outcome could set precedents around the use of surveillance footage and cell phone data in trials of minors charged as adults.

The details

Prosecutors allege that on September 13, 2024, Thompson and Wilson, who were 15 and 16 at the time, shot and critically injured a man in an alley behind Dunkirk Avenue in Towson. Video footage reportedly shows one suspect, identified as Wilson, approaching the victim with a semi-automatic handgun equipped with a laser sight. After a scuffle, the victim was shot. Other video allegedly captures the suspects getting into a white SUV, dousing it with alcohol, and Thompson retrieving a gun from his bag inside Wilson's home.

  • The shooting occurred on September 13, 2024.
  • The suspects were arrested shortly after the incident.
  • A hearing on the admissibility of evidence was held on March 24, 2026.

The players

Kamar Thompson

One of the two juveniles charged as adults in the Towson shooting.

Kai Wilson

The other juvenile charged as an adult in the Towson shooting, alleged to be the shooter.

Baltimore County Assistant State's Attorney

The prosecutor presenting the case against Thompson and Wilson.

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What they’re saying

“The video can be part of the trial, the judge ruled. However, the judge is still considering whether to allow pictures taken from Wilson's cell phone and security video from inside the home. The judge said he will rule on that soon.”

— Baltimore County Assistant State's Attorney

What’s next

The judge will soon rule on the admissibility of additional video evidence from the suspects' cell phones and homes.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing reliance on surveillance footage and digital evidence in prosecuting violent crimes, even when the defendants are juveniles. The outcome could set important precedents around the use of such evidence in trials of minors charged as adults.