West Baltimore — Anthony Clark Jr. was convicted of second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, and two counts of using a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence. He was sentenced to 100 years in prison, suspend all but 90 years.
On June 11, 2016 at approximately 1:30 a.m., Baltimore Homicide detectives were notified that patrol units were on the scene of a shooting in the 900 block of Pennsylvania Avenue.
Upon arrival, the detectives were advised that the unintended target and victim, 13-year-old Diandre Barnes, was found lying on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. A second shooting victim was also at the scene. Barnes was later pronounced dead at Maryland Shock Trauma.
Witnesses later identified Clark as the shooter. At the time of his arrest, Clark was pending separate attempted first-degree murder, armed robbery, and fourth-degree burglary charges.
“The defendant’s thirst for blood lead to the untimely death of a 13-year-old boy, who had yet to live out his dreams and aspirations,” said State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby. “My heart breaks for this victim’s family. I pray that this sentence—and the knowledge that the defendant is likely to spend the rest of his life in jail—brings some sort of closure to the Barnes family.”
