Deputies with the Prince George’s County Sheriff's Office arrested Kevin Morris on March 25, 2026, and charged him with attempted first‑degree murder, authorities say. The arrest follows a June 5, 2025 incident that deputies say left a child seriously injured inside a Prince George’s County home.
Sheriff's Office Lays Out Harrowing Allegations
According to the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office, Morris had been eluding investigators for about nine months before his March 25 arrest. The post lists attempted first‑degree murder as the primary charge and says prosecutors will also pursue counts that include second‑degree murder, first‑degree assault, second‑degree child abuse, second‑degree assault and reckless endangerment.
The sheriff's post alleges that on June 5, 2025, Morris "barricaded himself inside a room after picking up the victim" and "threw the victim out of a window," with the child "landing in an outdoor trash can." The post also states the child was thrown down a flight of steps inside the residence, and says deputies ultimately took Morris into custody on March 25, according to the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office.
Charges And Potential Penalties
Maryland law treats an attempt as no small thing. The code says a sentence for an attempted offense may not exceed the maximum punishment for the crime attempted, which can make attempted first‑degree murder punishable up to the same statutory maximum as a completed murder. See FindLaw for Maryland Code §1‑201 and the state's definition of first‑degree murder at Maryland Code §2‑201, also available via FindLaw.
Child‑Abuse Counts Explained
Prosecutors have also lodged child‑abuse counts. Maryland law distinguishes first‑ and second‑degree child abuse and assigns far heavier penalties when severe injury or death occurs. The statute is detailed in Maryland Code §3‑601, which can be reviewed through Justia.
Statewide Context
The arrest lands in the middle of a broader statewide reckoning over how Maryland tracks and reviews child‑maltreatment deaths and near‑fatalities. Reporting by The Baltimore Banner and state reviews has highlighted long‑running concerns and reforms under way, including recent annual reports from the Maryland Department of Human Services that examine child‑protection review processes and recommendations.
What Happens Next
Morris remains in custody and will move through Prince George’s County's criminal courts as prosecutors prepare formal filings and upcoming court appearances. The sheriff's Facebook post also asks anyone with information to contact investigators, signaling that the case is very much active and still developing.
