Witnesses Testify in Southwest Baltimore Attempted Murder Case

Jamal Burton, 31, faces charges for a September 2025 shooting incident in Baltimore

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:51pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single 9mm shell casing against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the forensic investigation of a violent crime.The recovery of shell casings and projectiles from the crime scene provides crucial physical evidence in the attempted murder case.Baltimore Today

The trial of Jamal Burton, 31, continued on April 6 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeannie J. Hong with testimony from several witnesses. Burton is charged with several counts of attempted murder and assault in connection to a Sept. 7, 2025 non-fatal shooting incident on the 100 block of Stonecroft Road in Southwest Baltimore.

Why it matters

Violent crime and gun violence remain major issues in Baltimore, with the city consistently ranking among the highest in the nation for homicides per capita. This case highlights the ongoing challenges the city faces in addressing public safety concerns and prosecuting alleged perpetrators of serious violent offenses.

The details

According to court documents, Burton pushed passed several residents, pointing a firearm and demanding their cellphones. One witness reported her brother, who was not on scene when police arrived, was struck with a closed fist and possibly grazed by a bullet. Burton was also seen engaging in an alleged verbal dispute with one victim before striking him with a fist and running into a bathroom. Another suspect allegedly struck a victim three times with a firearm, stating 'Ima kill you, b**ch,' before leaving with Burton in a black Volkswagen Atlas. Crime lab technicians recovered one live 9mm casing, two fired casings and two projectiles from the scene.

  • The incident occurred on September 7, 2025.
  • The trial continued on April 6, 2026.

The players

Jamal Burton

A 31-year-old man charged with several counts of attempted murder and assault in connection to the September 2025 shooting incident.

Judge Jeannie J. Hong

The Baltimore City Circuit Court judge presiding over the trial.

Jerry Rodriguez

The defense attorney representing Jamal Burton.

Baltimore City detective

A police officer who responded to the scene and testified during the trial.

Victim

One of the individuals who was allegedly struck with a closed fist and possibly grazed by a bullet during the incident.

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What they’re saying

“'Ima kill you, b**ch,'”

— Suspect

What’s next

The trial is set to continue throughout this week.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges Baltimore faces in addressing violent crime and prosecuting alleged perpetrators of serious offenses. The city's high homicide rate and history of gun violence underscore the need for comprehensive public safety strategies and effective law enforcement efforts to protect residents.