Baltimore Safe Streets Worker Arrested for Shooting in Park Heights: Facing Federal Gun Charge
A Baltimore Safe Streets worker was arrested in connection with a shooting in Park Heights and now faces a federal gun charge. Antoine Burton, 51, was charged with first-degree attempted murder and gun charges related to a shooting on Park Heights Avenue. He is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to his criminal record, which includes prior convictions. Burton's federal criminal record and probation for a weapons conviction at the time of the shooting were cited during a bail review, where he was ordered to remain held without bond. The federal affidavit mentioned Burton's 2002 conviction for first-degree assault and his 11 prior convictions in Maryland dating back to 1993, including robbery, escape from confinement, and drugs.
Charging documents revealed that Baltimore police officers found bullet casings at a Sunoco gas station on Park Heights Avenue where the shooting occurred. Surveillance video from the gas station captured the incident, showing Burton and the victim wrestling on the floor before Burton shot the victim twice. Police identified Burton as the suspect based on the video and community information. Detectives matched Burton's name to his Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration photo, confirming his presence in the video. Surveillance led detectives to an apartment where they stopped Burton and recovered a loaded handgun and other weapons. Burton admitted to having an altercation with the victim and confirmed that the recovered gun was used in the shooting.
In light of the charges against Burton and the evidence presented, it is clear that he poses a danger to the community. The federal gun charge adds to the legal consequences he faces for his actions. The incident underscores the importance of addressing gun violence and ensuring that individuals with criminal records are not in possession of firearms. The legal proceedings will determine the outcome of Burton's case and the impact of his actions on the community.