Bashunn Phillips Found Guilty Of 2013 Murder

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Bashunn Phillips was found guilty by Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Ronald A. Silkworth of the 2013 murder of Shar-Ron Mason in Denton.

Shar-Ron Charles Mason died at age 19 on Dec. 10, 2013, from gunshot wounds at his house in the 1300 block of Chapelview Drive in Odenton. Witnesses reported seeing a black man in his mid 20s, wearing a blue coat and jeans, running from the scene.

Homicide detectives working on the case said that Mason and Phillips, 20, of 2542 Maytime Drive in Gambrills, knew each other. The pair reportedly argued in October of 2013, and Bashunn Phillips was awaiting a court date for charges filed against him from the altercation, police said. Mason's murder occurred weeks before the case was supposed to go to trial.

Police went to Phillips' residence and found ammunition consistent with the type used to kill Mason. Police also found Phillips' fingerprints on the box of rounds.

Phillips agree to be interviewed by police, the release said, but texted somebody at his house, asking them to hide his gun. Police found out about the texts, got a second warrant and found the murder weapon.

"Police and prosecutors worked diligently for years to pull together every piece of evidence and prove that Mr. Phillips was uniquely responsible for violently ending the life of a young man," said Anne Arundel County State's Attorney Wes Adams, according to a release from the office.

"I appreciate the care with which Judge Silkworth considered the many facts of this case, and hope the victim's family will find some solace in knowing that their loved one's assailant has been brought to justice," Adams said.

Phillips as found guilty of first-degree murder, two counts of use of a firearm in commission of a crime of violence, and wearing, carrying and transporting a handgun.

Phillips will be sentenced on Sept. 13.

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