Baltimore MD Feb 20 2013 Robert W. Gladden Jr. pleaded guilty Tuesday to attempted first-degree murder and use of a firearm in a violent crime in connection with a shooting at Perry Hall High School.
The 15-year-old Kingsville resident faced attempted murder charges after police said he opened fire on the high school cafeteria, using his father's disassembled shotgun, on the first day of school in August. Gladden is accused of injuring 17-year-old student Daniel Borowy.
As part of his guilty plea, Gladden faces a maximum of 40 years imprisonment. His sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 25.
Gladden's lawyer, George Psoras Jr., argued during a hearing earlier this month that the teen should be tried as a juvenile where he would have access to intense, psychiatric treatment. Baltimore County Circuit Court Judge Robert E. Cahill Jr. ruled that Gladden be tried as an adult.
Gladden has been charged as an adult on 29 counts, including attempted first-degree murder.
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The 15-year-old Kingsville resident faced attempted murder charges after police said he opened fire on the high school cafeteria, using his father's disassembled shotgun, on the first day of school in August. Gladden is accused of injuring 17-year-old student Daniel Borowy.
As part of his guilty plea, Gladden faces a maximum of 40 years imprisonment. His sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 25.
Gladden's lawyer, George Psoras Jr., argued during a hearing earlier this month that the teen should be tried as a juvenile where he would have access to intense, psychiatric treatment. Baltimore County Circuit Court Judge Robert E. Cahill Jr. ruled that Gladden be tried as an adult.
Gladden has been charged as an adult on 29 counts, including attempted first-degree murder.
source-baltsun.com
