Middle River Shooting Death Searching For Baltimore County Man
The Baltimore Sun reports in an article that the Baltimore County police are searching for 26-year-old Warren Jerome Yates of Dundalk in connection with a fatal shooting.
Police allege that on January 7, 2009, Yates sold another man $4000 worth of marijuana, for which he could be facing Maryland drug charges. The other man passed Yates a roll of bills to pay for the drugs, but only one of the bills was real.
The purchaser fled when Yates discovered the ruse, then Yates drew a gun and fired two shots at the man.
One of the shots struck 58-year-old Shirley Worcester, a Middle River resident who was standing outside of her home. The bullet hit Worcester in the chest, fatally wounding her.
Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Yates based on eyewitness accounts and crime scene evidence. In addition to first-degree murder charges, police have also charged Yates for weapons violations and drug charges.
A Maryland first-degree murder conviction relies on proving beyond a reasonable doubt that the act was premeditated and occurred during the commission of a limited range of felony crimes.
The state is obligated to be clear and deliberate in its actions so that the rights of the accused are observed at each step in the process of justice. To make sure your rights are protected, you need a skilled criminal defense attorney in Maryland who understands the extent of the law. Contact Meng & Alpert for legal guidance and representation at 866-444-6363 toll free.
