Jurors Deliberate in York Road Mass Shooting Trial

Closing arguments heard in case against Cassandra McRae and Tavon Singleton for 2025 killing of Antoinette Jennings.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:44pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent bullet casing on a dark surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the physical evidence from a violent crime scene.A single piece of physical evidence from the York Road mass shooting exposes the gritty details of a violent crime.Baltimore Today

The trial of Cassandra McRae, 37, and Tavon Singleton, 35, concluded on April 3 after over a week of proceedings before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Dana M. Middleton. The former couple is charged with the first-degree murder of Antoinette Jennings, 52, on the 5400 block of York Road after a dispute at a children's basketball game on Jan. 22, 2025. They also face multiple counts of attempted murder, as the shooting left two members of Jennings' family injured.

Why it matters

The case has drawn significant attention in Baltimore due to the public nature of the shooting and the involvement of children at the basketball game. It also raises questions about eyewitness reliability and the use of circumstantial evidence in criminal trials.

The details

During closing arguments, Singleton's attorney Daniel Mooney cast doubt on the eyewitness identification, noting discrepancies between the witness's initial description and Singleton's appearance. Mooney also pointed to perceived failures in the state's investigation, including the continued use of a cellphone linked to Singleton after his arrest. However, the state's attorney argued that circumstantial evidence holds legal weight and accused McRae of orchestrating the events.

  • The trial concluded on the morning of April 3, 2026.
  • The shooting incident occurred on January 22, 2025.

The players

Cassandra McRae

A 37-year-old defendant charged with first-degree murder and multiple counts of attempted murder.

Tavon Singleton

A 35-year-old defendant charged with first-degree murder and multiple counts of attempted murder.

Antoinette Jennings

A 52-year-old victim who was killed in the shooting incident.

Judge Dana M. Middleton

The Baltimore City Circuit Court judge presiding over the trial.

Daniel Mooney

The attorney representing Tavon Singleton.

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What they’re saying

“'Mr. Singleton is neither short nor fat. You should examine the identification with great care.'”

— Daniel Mooney, Singleton's attorney

“'Eyewitness testimony is incredibly unreliable.'”

— Daniel Mooney, Singleton's attorney

“'Mooney and McRae's attorney, Michael Tomko, were exercising 'the art of distraction' in their arguments.'”

— State's attorney

What’s next

Jurors have now entered the deliberation phase to decide the fate of McRae and Singleton.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges of relying on eyewitness testimony and circumstantial evidence in high-profile criminal trials, as well as the need for thorough and unbiased investigations by law enforcement.