A Harford County judge has sentenced 17-year-old Jaylen Prince to life in prison with all but 75 years suspended for the deadly shooting at Joppatowne High School.

Prince was convicted earlier this year of first-degree murder for the September 2024 killing of 15-year-old Warren Grant, who was shot inside a school bathroom during a fight.

The judge also sentenced Prince to 20 years on a weapons charge, with all but five years suspended, to be served consecutively with the first sentence.

During trial, prosecutors argued Prince brought a 9 mm ghost gun to school intending to use it, while the defense claimed he acted out of fear after being cornered by several classmates.

Surveillance video shown in court captured the moments after the shooting and showed Prince leaving the bathroom, app

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