Jury Convicted Baltimore Man of Double Murder
A Baltimore jury found 26-year-old Khaleb Edmonds guilty of two counts of first-degree murder.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Violence
Khaleb Edmonds, 26, has been found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder following a double homicide that occurred in 2023. The verdict follows a previous mistrial in the case.
Why it matters
The conviction brings a close to a protracted legal process regarding a 2023 shooting that claimed two lives on W. North Avenue. The case relied heavily on surveillance footage and witness identification to secure the verdict.
A jury returned a guilty verdict on Sept. 24, 2026, for two counts of murder, two counts of firearm use, and one count of handgun possession. Sentencing by Judge Alan Lazerow is scheduled for Jan. 20, 2027.
The players
Khaleb Edmonds
The 26-year-old defendant was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder.
Alan Lazerow
He is the judge presiding over the trial at the Baltimore City Circuit Court.
Myron White
He was one of the two victims killed in the August 2023 shooting.
Darius Hill
He was the second victim identified in the double homicide case.
The details
Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert on Aug. 24, 2023, where they discovered Myron White and Darius Hill deceased from gunshot wounds. Investigators recovered 13 9mm casings at the scene, using surveillance footage and witness testimony to link Edmonds to the crimes.
Timeline
Aug. 24, 2023: The double homicide occurred on W. North Avenue.
June 2025: The first trial for the defendant ended in a mistrial.
Sept. 24, 2026: The jury returned a guilty verdict.
Jan. 20, 2027: The defendant is scheduled to be sentenced.
Legal Context
The jury's guilty verdict marks a final resolution for the case after a previous mistrial ended in a hung jury in 2025. This outcome highlights the procedural complexities involved in prosecuting violent crime cases in the Baltimore City Circuit Court.
The resolution of this case brings a conclusion to a high-profile investigation that required significant police resources and surveillance analysis. Residents may view the conviction as a step toward closure for the neighborhood impacted by the 2023 violence.
The takeaway
The successful prosecution of this case underscores the utility of surveillance technology in modern criminal investigations. Public cooperation and forensic evidence remain essential components in achieving justice for violent crimes.
What happens next
Khaleb Edmonds is scheduled for sentencing on Jan. 20, 2027, before Judge Alan Lazerow at the Baltimore City Circuit Court.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Baltimore Witness.
