PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 30, 2025

FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT: 

Dylan Galloway

Town Administrator

Town of Cheverly, Maryland

301-773-8360 Ext. 4

Statement on Cheverly Police Chief-Involved Shooting

Cheverly, MD - While on duty late this afternoon, September 30th, members of the Cheverly Police Department, including Police Chief David Morris, were in Riverdale, Maryland, investigating a stabbing that had occurred earlier today in Cheverly. Officers located a car in the 6600 block of Greenland Street associated with the suspect in the stabbing. Chief Morris encountered a man outdoors, believed to be the suspect, who was armed with knives. The suspect charged Chief Morris, who discharged his firearm. The suspect died at the scene. Two knives were recovered at the scene. 

The Maryland Office of the Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division (IID) is responsible for this investigation. All media inquiries should be directed to press@oag.state.md.us.

This information is preliminary, part of an active investigation, and is subject to change. Chief Morris, a 40-year law enforcement veteran, was not injured and is on restricted duty status pending the outcome of the investigation. Deputy Chief Jennifer Krauss is assuming the role of Acting Chief of the Cheverly Police Department.