Baltimore Man Sentenced to Life for Pregnant Girlfriend's Murder

Malik McCormick was sentenced to life in prison, with 50 years suspended, for the December 2022 murder of his pregnant girlfriend, Jaymyra Burrell, who was shot nine times. Burrell's family expressed their grief, highlighting that they had been planning her baby shower before her tragic death. McCormick, who accepted responsibility for his actions, was arrested in July 2023 after police linked him to the crime through witness accounts and video evidence. In a separate case, Javier Reyes was sentenced to 50 years for the second-degree murder of Walter Woods during a drug deal gone wrong in March 2023. Reyes was found guilty of shooting Woods four times, which was corroborated by video evidence of prior drug transactions. Both cases reflect ongoing challenges with gun violence in Baltimore, as highlighted by community leaders seeking justice and safety.