Baltimore Man Sentenced to 70 Years for Carryout Shooting and Robbery

LaForrest Morgan will spend at least 25 years in prison for the 2024 attack at a Penn North carryout.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 2:31am

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A 48-year-old Baltimore man named LaForrest Morgan has been sentenced to 70 years in prison, with his first 25 years without parole, for shooting a 29-year-old man twice during a fight inside a Penn North carryout in 2024 and then robbing him before fleeing. Morgan was already prohibited from having a gun due to prior convictions, including manslaughter.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges Baltimore faces with gun violence and repeat offenders, as well as the need for stronger enforcement and sentencing for those who commit violent crimes, especially when they are prohibited from possessing firearms.

The details

Prosecutors said that in 2024, LaForrest Morgan shot a 29-year-old man twice during a fight inside the No. 1 Chinese Carryout on Pennsylvania Avenue in the Penn North neighborhood of Baltimore. After the shooting, Morgan then robbed the victim before fleeing the scene. The victim survived the attack.

  • In 2024, LaForrest Morgan shot a man inside a Penn North carryout.
  • On March 26, 2026, Morgan was sentenced to 70 years in prison for the 2024 attack.

The players

LaForrest Morgan

A 48-year-old Baltimore man who was convicted and sentenced to 70 years in prison, with his first 25 years without parole, for shooting a man and robbery at a Penn North carryout in 2024. Morgan was already prohibited from having a gun due to prior convictions, including manslaughter.

No. 1 Chinese Carryout

The Penn North carryout in Baltimore where the 2024 shooting and robbery took place.

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What’s next

The judge's sentencing of LaForrest Morgan to 70 years in prison, with the first 25 years without parole, is expected to be a significant deterrent to future violent crimes in the Baltimore area.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for stronger enforcement and harsher sentencing for repeat violent offenders in Baltimore, where gun violence and crime remain persistent challenges for the city.