Baltimore Man Charged in October Shooting to Stand Trial This Summer

Richard Holland faces attempted murder and assault charges for alleged shooting on E. North Avenue.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:55pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent shell casing on a dark, textured surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually illustrating the physical evidence of a shooting incident.A stark, gritty close-up of physical evidence from a violent crime scene exposes the harsh realities of gun violence in Baltimore.Baltimore Today

A 34-year-old Baltimore man named Richard Holland has been charged with attempted murder, assault, and multiple gun offenses for an alleged shooting incident that occurred last October. Holland declined a plea deal offer from prosecutors and will now stand trial before a Baltimore City Circuit Court judge in July.

Why it matters

Gun violence and public safety remain major concerns in Baltimore, which has struggled with high rates of violent crime in recent years. This case will be closely watched as it proceeds to trial, as it involves serious charges and could result in a lengthy prison sentence for the defendant if convicted.

The details

According to charging documents, Holland is accused of shooting a 31-year-old man on the 200 block of E. North Avenue during the early morning hours of October 27, 2025. The victim was found in stable condition and transported to a local hospital for treatment of his gunshot wound. During a recent court hearing, prosecutors offered Holland a plea deal of life in prison with all but 40 years suspended, but he declined and opted to proceed to a jury trial.

  • The alleged shooting incident occurred on October 27, 2025.
  • Holland was charged and received a trial date during a court hearing on April 6, 2026.
  • Holland's jury trial is scheduled to begin on July 21, 2026.

The players

Richard Holland

A 34-year-old Baltimore resident who has been charged with attempted murder, assault, and multiple gun offenses for an alleged shooting incident last October.

Cynthia H. Jones

The Baltimore City Circuit Court judge who will preside over Holland's upcoming jury trial.

Marci Johnson

The defense attorney representing Richard Holland in his upcoming trial.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on July 21 whether or not to convict Richard Holland on the charges he is facing.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges Baltimore faces in addressing gun violence and public safety, as the city works to hold alleged perpetrators accountable through the criminal justice system.