Kevin Morris, a 23‑year‑old man from Maryland, has been arrested nine months after allegedly throwing a 1‑year‑old infant out of a window and into a trashcan during a violent incident at his home in Capitol Heights. Police say he then barricaded himself inside the house and went on the run before being captured by Prince George’s County authorities.
What the charges say
Court records show Morris is facing:
- First‑degree attempted murder
- Second‑degree attempted murder
- First‑degree assault
- Second‑degree child abuse
- Two counts of second‑degree assault
- Two counts of reckless endangerment
The sheriff’s office also mentioned a second‑degree murder charge, but it does not appear in the public court docket reviewed by PEOPLE. No plea has yet been entered in the case, and Morris is being held without bond, with a preliminary‑hearing date scheduled later this month.
What happened during the incident
Police say the investigation began on June 5, 2025, after officers responded to a domestic assault call at his home. According to the sheriff’s statement:
- Morris allegedly threw the 1‑year‑old down a flight of stairs, then rushed downstairs to pick up the child.
- He then barricaded himself in a room.
- Investigators allege he later threw the baby out a window, where the child landed in a trashcan outside.
The exact relationship between Morris and the child, the motive, and the infant’s current condition have not yet been clearly disclosed; authorities and the public‑defender’s office have not publicly clarified those details.
