Southeast Baltimore — Antonio Burrs was convicted of two counts of conspiracy to commit murder. Assistant State’s Attorney Jennifer Brady prosecuted the case.
On March 19, 2017, at approximately 10:50 p.m., police were advised of a non-fatal shooting outside of a restaurant located in the 6500 block of Riverview Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers observed a man in the 2700 block of Broening Highway at the entrance of the Dundalk Marine Terminal. He was bleeding and suffering from a gunshot wound to the head, left thumb, and other injuries sustained as a result of the incident. Baltimore County Medic 6 transported the victim to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma.
Officers also observed a blue 2013 Hyundai with heavy front end damage, dual airbag deployment, broken glass, and suspected blood on the interior and exterior of the vehicle. This vehicle had struck a brick structure in the rear of the restaurant. It was later learned that the victim was driving the vehicle, and his brother, was in the passenger seat.
While the officers were on the scene, an eyewitness came forward and stated that he had seen two men dressed in dark-colored clothing and a woman walk to the outside of the bar just minutes prior to the shooting.
Another witness came forward and stated that one of the males attempted to enter the bar as it was closing and was not allowed entry into the bar. The group remained outside, and as the victim and his brother turned onto Riverview Avenue, the witness heard the woman say to the two males “hide here where they won’t see you.”
Surveillance footage obtained from nearby homes showed that the victims briefly stopped their vehicle as the woman approached them, while the males jumped out and began shooting into the vehicle. The vehicle accelerated and subsequently struck the brick structure. Both victims fled from the vehicle.
Further investigation revealed that Burrs was one of the shooters, and was involved in a physical altercation with the two victims several hours prior to the shooting. According to police, the altercation stemmed from an inflammatory social media post.
“Fist fights should not turn into shoot outs,” said State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby. “There is nothing happening on social media that is worth resorting to violence or risking life in prison over. I hope this conviction reinforces the notion that we will prosecute violent crime aggressively each and every time a human life is taken or put at risk.”
Burrs is scheduled for sentencing on June 1, 2018. He faces a maximum of two Life sentences.
