Burton’s Charges Shift to Federal | Baltimore News

Antoine Burton, 51, is off state charges for a June 7 shooting—but federal prosecutors are stepping in. After allegedly firing twice at a man outside a gas station, Burton faced attempted murder and assault, but those are being dropped as the case moves to federal court. Why? His 2020 federal gun conviction and probation history make him a high-priority repeat offender. The state’s attorney says federal charges could carry stiffer penalties, especially if Burton violated probation. Surveillance footage confirms the shooting—victim hit in leg and back. While state charges are paused, they’re not off the table forever. The real heat? Federal court. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f5ea37f8e867a53e