UPDATE: One Arrested and Charged After Father is Beaten to Death While Protecting His Son from Fighting Subjects

July 20, 2023

UPDATE 7/20/2023: The facts of this case were presented to the State’s Attorney’s Office for review. After consultation with the State’s Attorney, homicide detectives applied for charges for Trevor Garrett Taylor in the death of Mr. Christopher Wright. A warrant was issued yesterday by the Court Commissioner, which includes:

  • Manslaughter
  • Second-degree assault (3 counts)
  • Affray
  • Disorderly Conduct

Mr. Taylor was served on the warrant and is currently at Central Holding & Processing in Annapolis. The suspect is identified as Trevor Garrett Taylor, 26-year-old of Brooklyn, Maryland


5/19/2023: On May 19, 2023, at approximately 5:00 p.m., officers responded for a report of an assault that just occurred in the 300 block of Arundel Road West in Brooklyn.

Upon arrival, the victim, who was identified as 43-year-old Christopher Michael Wright, was being treated by Anne Arundel County Fire Department personnel.

The victim was transported to an area trauma center for treatment of a life-threatening injury.

During their investigation officers learned that suspects arrived at the victim’s residence in reference to an earlier altercation.

A physical altercation ensued and during that altercation, the victim sustained life-threatening injuries.

On May 20, 2023, at approximately 9:45 p.m., the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Detectives from the Homicide Unit are actively investigating the incident and ask that anyone with information contact them at (410) 222-4731 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at (410) 222-4700.

Police are searching for 3 to 4 white males aged mid 20’s to mid 30’s.

Update (May 26, 2023): The official cause and manner of death is pending a ruling from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Homicide detectives are actively investigating the circumstances that led up to the interaction between the parties involved and the incident that resulted in Mr. Wright’s death.

We ask anyone with information to come forward by calling the Homicide Unit at 410-222-4731. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700.

No arrests have been made in the incident, the investigation is ongoing with the assault being captured on multiple security cameras.