On September 29, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m., deputies from the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office, Caroline County Department of Emergency Services and the Ridgely Volunteer Fire Company  responded to 310 Maple Avenue, Ridgely, Maryland for a 65-year-old male in cardiac arrest.

Upon arrival, it was immediately apparent the victim was deceased and had sustained injuries consistent with an assault. Based on these observations, the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division (CID) responded to the scene. 
During the investigation, it was determined there was a physical altercation that had occurred between the victim and Tyler Davis, 22, of Ridgely, who also resided in the residence. 
As a result of the investigation Tyler Davis was taken into custody without incident and charged with the following:

Second Degree Murder,
Manslaughter Adult Victim, 
Assault First Degree,
Second Degree Assault, 
Reckless Endangerment,
Vulnerable Adult Physical Injury, 
Vulnerable Adult Abuse House/Family Member,
Vulnerable Adult Abuse Custodian

Tyler Davis was taken before the Caroline County District Court Commissioner for his initial appearance, at which time he was remanded to the Caroline County Detention Center without bond.  

The Maryland State Police Crime Scene Unit and Caroline County State’s Attorney’s Office aided during this investigation. The victim was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, Maryland where an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause and manner of death.

This remains an active investigation and anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office at (410) 479-2515. The identity of the victim is being withheld at this time pending notification of next of kin. 

Sheriff Baker stated, “My thoughts and prayers are with the family of the victim, whose life was tragically taken in this senseless act of violence. We are dedicated to uncovering the full circumstances surrounding this incident. 

As with all legal proceedings, it is important to remember that all subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.