Cheverly police chief shoots, kills man who allegedly charged him with knives, officials say

Cheverly police shooting: Mother demands answers after son's death

A mother is seeking answers after a police officer shot and killed her son in Cheverly, Maryland. The incident has left many questions unanswered. FOX 5 DC's Shomari Stone has the story.

CHEVERLY, MD. - The chief of the Cheverly Police Department has been placed on restricted duty after officials say he shot and killed a man who charged at him while armed with knives Tuesday night.

Authorities were investigating a stabbing earlier in the day in Cheverly when they encountered a vehicle in the 6600 block of Greenland Street believed to be connected to the suspect.

Chief on restricted duty

Chief David Morris encountered a man officials say was armed with knives. When the man allegedly charged at him, Morris opened fire. The man was struck and died at the scene. Police say two knives were recovered.

FOX 5’s Shomari Stone spoke with the victim’s mother, Erica, who said her son was experiencing a mental health crisis and was unarmed. She described him as a bus driver and father of two children, ages 12 and 5. Erica said she told the officer her son had nothing on him.

Mother claims son unarmed

"He had been depressed on his job, and actually, we know he has a little crisis and depression and stuff like that," Erica told FOX 5. She said she told officers that her son was not armed, but they opened fire during the incident, and he was killed.

The Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is reviewing the incident.

Morris, a 40-year law enforcement veteran, was not injured and will remain on restricted duty pending the outcome of the investigation.

Deputy Chief Jennifer Krauss has assumed the role of acting chief of the Cheverly Police Department.