A Baltimore judge sentenced Cassandra McRae to 140 years for orchestrating a triple shooting that killed Anntoinette Jennings.

A sentence after a guilty verdict is the court's outcome on those counts. McRae told the court she was innocent. Judge Middleton called her the catalyst even though she did not fire the gun. Co-defendant Tavon Singleton was acquitted. One suspected shooter remains at large, according to the State's Attorney's Office.

CBS Baltimore reported Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, that the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office announced a 140-year sentence for Cassandra McRae, 38, with the first 25 years without the possibility of parole. The Banner reported the sentencing hearing was Tuesday, Oct. 13, before Baltimore Circuit Judge Dana Middleton. WMAR reported the structure as 150 years with all but 140 years suspended. Those are the sentence figures the outlets published.

The Banner and CBS Baltimore reported that Jennings, a grandmother and pre-K paraeducator at Waverly Elementary/Middle School, was killed in a Jan. 22, 2025 shooting in the 5400 block of York Road after an altercation at a children's basketball game. Her son and granddaughter, then 29 and 11, were wounded. A daughter and a 6-year-old grandson in the vehicle were not shot, The Banner reported. CBS Baltimore said McRae was convicted of second-degree murder, four counts of conspiracy to commit murder, four counts of attempted second-degree murder, five firearm counts, and reckless endangerment.

Prosecutors, as summarized by CBS Baltimore and The Banner, said surveillance showed McRae enter a gray sedan that followed the family's vehicle, then approach the SUV, point, and say, "There they go right there," before a male suspect opened fire. One co-defendant, Tavon Singleton, was acquitted of all charges. Another suspect remains at large, the State's Attorney's Office said. McRae proclaimed her innocence in court, The Banner reported. State's Attorney Ivan Bates said the 140-year term reflects the consequences of her actions. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.