Jury Selection Begins in Shooting After Car Accident

20-year-old Jayden Morrison faces charges including attempted murder and assault after an October 2025 incident in Washington Hill.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:29pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a 9mm handgun magazine with bullets, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the evidence seized in a high-profile shooting incident.A recent wave of gun violence in Baltimore has sparked renewed calls for stricter firearm regulations and improved public safety measures.Baltimore Today

Jury selection began on April 15 in the trial of Jayden Morrison, a 20-year-old man charged with attempted first-degree murder, assault, reckless endangerment, and firearm violations in connection to a non-fatal shooting incident that occurred last October in Baltimore's Washington Hill neighborhood.

Why it matters

The case highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and road rage incidents in Baltimore, where property crime and violent crime rates remain high despite recent declines. The trial will examine the circumstances around the shooting and whether the defendant's actions were justified or excessive.

The details

According to charging documents, police responded to a report of a vehicle accident on October 29, 2025 on the 1400 block of E. Lombard Street. After arriving, an officer heard gunfire and saw Morrison attempting to leave the area. Morrison was arrested and allegedly claimed the victim 'hit my car bro, I only shot in the air.' A 9mm handgun was recovered from Morrison, who is not legally permitted to possess a firearm due to his age. Camera footage from Morrison's car and a bag of suspected marijuana were also seized as evidence.

  • Jury selection began on April 15, 2026.
  • The shooting incident occurred on October 29, 2025.

The players

Jayden Morrison

A 20-year-old man charged with attempted first-degree murder, assault, reckless endangerment, and firearm violations in connection to a non-fatal shooting incident in Baltimore.

Erik Atas

The Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge presiding over the trial.

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What they’re saying

“You already know, bro”

— Jayden Morrison

“I only shot in the air”

— Jayden Morrison

What’s next

The trial is set to continue on April 16, 2026.

The takeaway

This case highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and road rage incidents in Baltimore, where public safety remains a top priority for local leaders and law enforcement. The trial will examine whether the defendant's actions were justified or excessive given the circumstances.