Teen squeegee worker convicted in 2022 shooting death of Timothy Reynolds set to be sentenced
BALTIMORE - Sentencing is set for Monday morning for the teenage squeegee worker convicted in the shooting death of a man near the Inner Harbor last year.
This high-profile case became a flashpoint in the city, causing city leaders to restrict where people can squeegee in the city.
WJZ has stayed on top of this story for since it started last year. WJZ spoke with Timothy Reynolds' family and an attorney for the teen on the eve of the sentencing.
Reynolds' family gathered on Sunday at the spot where he was killed.
"Tomorrow, after the sentencing, we will start the healing process and learn how we can turn our pain into power," Timothy Reynolds' sister Becky Reynolds said.
The shooting happened in July of 2022 at the corner of Light and Conway streets near the Inner Harbor after Reynolds got out of his car and confronted a group of squeegee workers with a baseball bat.
One of the squeegee workers, who was 14 at the time shot and killed Reynolds.
"He lost his life senselessly right over my shoulder and he was the victim," Becky Reynolds said. "We are the victims in this case and we are confident that we will get the justice that he deserves and that we deserve."
The teen is now 16. WJZ is not naming him due to his age.
A jury convicted him of voluntary manslaughter and two gun charges back in July. He could be sentenced to up to 35 years in prison.
"We can't lose sight of the fact that the jury found him not guilty of murder one and murder two, guilty of manslaughter," Warren Brown, attorney for the teen, said. "Manslaughter in Maryland carries 10 years."
WJZ sat down with one of the teen's attorneys. He wants the judge to give him a lighter sentence and recommend mental health counseling.
He's also hoping the high-profile nature of the case will not sway the outcome.
"I'm trusting that the judge will not be influenced by extraneous matters, extraneous issues," Brown said. "The question is what is in the best interest of the public? What is in the best interest of this kid?"
The sentencing is expected to begin at 9 a.m.
WJZ will have a reporter there and bring you continuing coverage on air and online.
