The trial of Craig Williams, 56, began before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer on Dec. 3, with attorneys delivering opening statements related to a non-fatal shooting incident that occurred inside a Pigtown neighborhood home.
Williams is charged with attempted murder, first-degree assault, firearm use in a felony violent crime, reckless endangerment, and multiple related firearm violations for allegedly shooting his 53-year-old brother-in-law, who was also his housemate, during an argument. The incident occurred Nov. 25, 2024 on the 1100 block of Scott Street, shortly before Thanksgiving day.
According to the prosecution, Williams and his brother-in-law had known each other for over a decade prior to the shooting. Police were notified when the victim’s fianceé called 911. Responding officers found him suffering from multiple gunshot wounds…