Baltimore Man Charged with Witness Retaliation and Murder
Baltimore, Maryland – In a shocking turn of events, a federal grand jury returned a six-count indictment against Davon Carter, 37, of Baltimore, Maryland, charging him with witness retaliation and murder among other crimes.
According to the indictment, Carter killed Latrina Ashburne, 41, on May 27, 2016, in an attempt to retaliate against a witness who provided information to law enforcement regarding a federal offense. The witness, whose name was not released, was the target of the killing.
Ashburne was murdered in the early morning hours as she got into her car outside the home she shared with her mother in the 2900 block of Rosalind Ave. in the Cylburn neighborhood. The police reported that an unknown male approached and shot Ashburne in the upper body as she tried to run.
Carter also faces charges of being a felon in possession of ammunition and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. If convicted, he faces a possible death sentence or mandatory life in prison for the murder charges, while the other charges carry a maximum term of 10 years in prison.
A detention hearing is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. today in U.S. District Court in Baltimore before U.S. Magistrate Judge Beth P. Gesner.
An indictment is not a finding of guilt. Carter is presumed innocent until proven guilty at a later criminal proceeding.
Acting United States Attorney Stephen M. Schenning commended the Baltimore Police Department, HHS, and FBI for their work in the investigation. Schenning thanked Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sandra Wilkinson and Judson Mihok, who are prosecuting the case.
Defendant: Davon Carter
Criminal Charges: Witness retaliation, murder, being a felon in possession of ammunition, and possession with intent to distribute marijuana
City and State: Baltimore, Maryland
Exact Date: May 27, 2016
Sentence or Outcome: Currently detained pending trial
Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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