Judge Sentences Man to 70 Years for Bus Shooting | Baltimore News

A Baltimore judge sentenced 63-year-old James Richburg to 70 years for murdering 32-year-old William Womack in a fatal bus shooting—despite Richburg’s self-defense claims. Surveillance footage showed a minor bump that spiraled into violence after Richburg re-entered the bus and fired. Though Richburg insisted he feared for his life, the victim’s family called his apology hollow and condemned his illegal gun possession on public transit. Convicted of second-degree murder and gun charges in August 2025, Richburg’s sentence reflects prosecutors’ pledge to fight gun violence and deliver justice for victims in a case that highlights how quickly a small incident can turn deadly. 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/1a30ae970be6f5c4