A 49-year-old East Baltimore man accused in a December daytime shooting on East North Avenue has rejected a plea offer and is headed for a summer jury trial. Prosecutors say Darryle Langley faces attempted murder and multiple gun-related counts, with a Baltimore City Circuit Court trial slated to start July 7, 2026, in a case that stems from a mid-morning confrontation that left another man hospitalized with a leg wound.
On Dec. 7, 2025, at about 10:31 a.m., Eastern District officers responded to the 2200 block of East North Avenue and found a man suffering an apparent gunshot wound to the leg. He was taken to a local hospital and listed in stable condition, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Eastern District shooting detectives took over the investigation and asked anyone with information to contact investigators.
Arrest and Court Calendar
Detectives identified a suspect days after the shooting and arrested a person said to be Darryle Langley on Dec. 12 in East Baltimore, as reported by Shore News Network. Authorities say Langley was taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility and charged in connection with the incident.
What Prosecutors Say and the Plea Refusal
At a hearing on Thursday, prosecutors reportedly put a deal on the table involving first-degree assault, firearm use, and firearm possession as a prohibited person. Defense counsel Roya Hanna and Langley turned it down and asked for seven days before trial, according to Baltimore Witness. Langley’s trial is scheduled to begin July 7 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lynn Stewart Mays, per court listings and reporting; Judge Mays serves on the Baltimore City Circuit Court bench as noted by the Maryland Manual.
Legal Implications
Attempted first-degree murder in Maryland carries a maximum penalty of life in prison, and firearm-use or possession counts can stack on decades or specific enhancements, depending on the statute and facts of the case. The state’s recent press releases emphasize the life-maximum for attempted first-degree murder in comparable prosecutions, and legal coverage explains how Maryland statutes govern possession by prohibited persons and related sentencing enhancements. The Daily Record provides context on penalties and the statutory framework.
What’s Next
Langley’s weeklong trial is expected to begin July 7, with the case moving through pretrial motions and status conferences in the coming months. Anyone with information about the Dec. 7 shooting is asked to contact Eastern District detectives at 410-396-2433, as listed in the Baltimore Police Department advisory. The case mirrors other recent instances in which defendants have walked away from plea deals and opted for summer juries, a pattern highlighted in a recent summer jury showdown.
