BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A man convicted of shooting and robbing a 29-year-old inside a Penn North Chinese carryout restaurant was sentenced to 70 years in prison, with the first 25 years without the possibility of parole, according to the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office.
The State’s Attorney’s Office said LaForrest Morgan was sentenced after being convicted of attempted second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, possession of a firearm with a disqualifying conviction, wear/carry/transport of a handgun, ammunition, and discharging. Assistant State’s Attorney Gleda Kuperman of the State’s Attorney’s Gun Violence Enforcement Division prosecuted the case.
“It is evident from the facts in this case that the Defendant was clearly attempting to kill this young man. It is nothing short of a miracle that the victim survived this blatant shooting,” State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates said. “The Defendant’s prior record demonstrates a troubling and ongoing disregard for the law and the value of human life. I applaud BPD for their outstanding investigative work and commend our Gun Violence Enforcement Division for their dedicated efforts in ensuring this individual is held accountable, and I thank the court for imposing a lengthy and suitable sentence.”…