A Baltimore judge pushed ahead with jury selection Friday in the case of an 18-year-old accused of shooting another teen last April, brushing aside a scheduling dust-up that briefly threatened to knock the trial off track. The decision tees up a pivotal week in court, with the defendant caught between a possible plea deal and the prospect of facing a full jury.
Judge moves forward as plea hangs in the balance
Judge Yolanda A. Tanner opened the docket and, after a brief tug-of-war over scheduling in reception court, opted to start picking a jury instead of postponing the case. Defense counsel told the court that their client, Kyree Brannon, planned to enter a guilty plea on Monday, contingent on a weekend conversation with the victim. Prosecutors said they would keep the plea offer open through Monday to allow that to happen.
With that narrow window, there was little room left for delay, and the case rolled straight into jury selection, according to Baltimore Witness.
Teen shooting, adult-time charges
The shooting took place on April 27, 2025, on the 5800 block of Northwood Drive and left the victim with gunshot wounds to his upper left arm and his back. Brannon was 17 at the time, according to Baltimore Witness. Police arrested him on April 30.
He is now charged with attempted murder, first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and four firearm violations…