Richburg Convicted in 2024 Baltimore MTA Bus Murder

James Richburg, aged 61 or 62, was convicted by a Baltimore jury of second-degree murder, use of a firearm in a crime of violence, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person for the November 2024 fatal shooting of William Womack, 30, on a Maryland Transit Administration bus. The altercation began when Womack bumped into Richburg without apologizing, leading to an argument that escalated after both men re-boarded the bus. Prosecutors characterized the shooting as cold-blooded and relied on surveillance footage showing Richburg firing at near-point-blank range. The defense claimed self-defense, stating that Womack harassed and threatened Richburg, but it was established that Womack was unarmed. The jury deliberated for over five hours before delivering the verdict. Richburg, a previously convicted felon with prior firearm and robbery convictions, now faces sentencing for the new charges.