Maryland man faces hate crime prices in Annapolis capturing that killed 3, injured 3 others

An Annapolis, Maryland, man accused in a shooting that killed three and injured three others in June was indicted on Friday on 42 counts together with homicide and hate crime prices.

Charles Robert Smith, 43, is accused of capturing and killing 27-year-old Mario Antonio Mireles Ruiz, 55-year-old Nicholas Mireles and 25-year-old Christian Marlon Segovia after an argument broke out between Smith’s mom and Mario Antonio Mireles Ruiz over parking on June 11, 2023.

FOX 5 in Washington, D.C. reported on Monday that Smith was indicted by an Ann Arundel County Grand Jury on Friday on 42 counts.

In accordance with court docket paperwork, Smith is accused of confronting victims outdoors his Annapolis residence after they approached his mom, Shirley Smith, to discuss a parking difficulty she referred to as to complain about when a automobile was blocking their driveway.

Smith acquired concerned when an argument erupted between his mom and Mireles Ruiz simply earlier than 8 p.m.

The encounter turned bodily, and Smith allegedly pulled out a gun and shot Mireles Ruiz and Segovia.

Smith is then accused of capturing a rifle at those that rushed to the help of Mireles Ruiz and Segovia, and in doing so, Smith shot and killed Nicolas Mireles, Mario’s father, and wounded three others.

The suspect surrendered to police with out incident after the incident, and allegedly claimed he opened fireplace as a result of a gunshot was fired at his home.

Witnesses, however, informed investigators they didn’t see any of the victims with weapons.

Investigators reportedly recovered a semi-automatic handgun and lengthy gun from the crime scene.

FOX 5 reported that Smith’s attorneys stated he’s a former member of the navy and was recognized with post-traumatic stress dysfunction.

The returned indictment consists of three counts every of first-degree homicide and race/non secular crime leading to dying.

It additionally consists of six counts every of tried first- and second-degree homicide and first- and second-degree assault for the crimes allegedly dedicated in opposition to six victims who survived.

Smith’s indictment included 9 counts of utilizing a firearm in a violent crime, as effectively.

If convicted, Smith may very well be sentenced to life in jail.