Husband Accused of Molesting Children At Wife's Baltimore Daycare, Wife Shoots Him

Retired Baltimore Police Officer, James S. Weems Jr., was shot by his wife, Shanteari Weems, on July 21th in a Washington D.C. hotel after accusations were filed against him of molesting at least three children who attended Shanteari’s daycare, Lil Kidz Kastle. 

Prior to the incident, Shanteari reported these allegations to the Baltimore County Police Department. She continued to receive calls from concerned parents before she decided to confront her husband that night.

The couple were at the Mandarin Hotel when Shanteari asked Weems about the sexual abuse allegations. As a result, an argument spiraled between the two, before Shanteari, out of anger and fear, shot Weems while moving towards her during the fight. 

Shanteari was arrested Thursday night for shooting her husband. A notebook recovered by police revealed messages written by Shanteari of her plans to shoot Weems that night. Her intentions were to shoot “but not kill him” and wanted these kids “to get justice” so that Weems could never harm another child again. 

Weems remains hospitalized with in custody pending extractions. Shanteari has been charged in the D.C. Superior Court with assault with intent to kill and assault with a dangerous weapon. She still faces more charges in the District of Columbia. 

Shanteari Weems’ case has gained national attention from supporters online, demanding Shanteari be freed with the #FreeShanteari.