BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Mark Ryan, a Bel Air resident accused of killing his father-in-law, was denied on Tuesday the chance to be released to home detention as he awaits trial.
The 41-year-old man is facing seven charges, including first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault, home invasion, third-degree burglary, and two counts of using a firearm during a violent crime.
All seven charges stem from the May shooting that killed 74-year-old Robert MacMeekin, Ryan's father-in-law.
The shooting took place at MacMeekin's home on the 14000 block of Sawmill Court in the Phoenix community of northern Baltimore County.
Related: MD Man Charged With Murdering His Father-In-Law: Police
Tuesday's court hearing saw Assistant State’s Attorney Michael Fuller detail that the shooting occurred just a few hours after MacMeekin had helped his daughter, Alexandra, file for a protective order against Ryan, The Banner reported.
MacMeekin was an attorney at Fine, Kelly & MacMeekin in Timonium.
Fuller also indicated that the shooting took place in front of Ryan's two children, who were 2 and 5.
Ryan will remain held without bond until his next court appearance on July 17. No official trial date has yet been set.
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