Elijah Jones was sentenced to 35 years, suspending all but 10, for his role in a 2024 shooting near Highland Avenue, following a plea before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Cynthia H. Jones on Nov. 6.
Jones, 44, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault, use of a firearm in a felony violent crime, and possession of a rifle or shotgun with a prior felony conviction. He must serve five years without the possibility of parole and will be placed on three years of supervised probation upon release.
During the hearing, the prosecutor discussed Jones’ extensive criminal history, including two prior convictions for illegal firearm possession and multiple drug distribution offenses. She also noted that Jones was on probation when the shooting occurred…