BALTIMORE — A Baltimore man has been sentenced to 54 months in federal prison following his involvement in a drive-by shooting in East Baltimore.
James Beverly Jr. was convicted for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. His sentence also includes three years of supervised release after serving his prison term.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland, Beverly was apprehended in February 2024 while standing on a street corner in East Baltimore. At the time, he was found with pockets filled with fentanyl and cocaine base, which were prepared for distribution, as well as a loaded semi-automatic pistol.
Due to prior felony convictions for first-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder, Beverly was legally barred from possessing a firearm.
During the incident, a dark-colored SUV approached Beverly, and a passenger began firing approximately ten rounds at him. Beverly fell to the ground during the initial barrage but returned fire once the shooting ceased, discharging his weapon 11 times at the fleeing vehicle.
After the shooting, Beverly discarded his firearm into a nearby deli. Baltimore police later arrested him, recovering both the weapon and illegal substances along with cash from his possession.
U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes, along with Special Agent in Charge Charles Doerrer of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, announced the sentencing.
Hayes emphasized the impact of drive-by shootings on community safety, stating, “Drive-by shootings create fear, violence, and instability in our neighborhoods. Beverly demonstrated a reckless disregard for human life, and today’s sentence holds him accountable.” She also noted that, as a federal sentence, there is no possibility of parole.
Reported by HarborBeat based on WMAR-2 News (source).
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