A Maryland man accused of killing a 12-year-old girl during a youth football homecoming game was released from state custody eight days before the shooting, officials said. Tyree Reynolds, 23, faces 30 criminal counts, including murder and attempted murder, after allegedly firing toward two men near the field. The shooting at Leon Day Park in Baltimore also injured three other people.
Reynolds appeared in court Wednesday by video and waived a bond hearing. He was shown in a wheelchair with a cast on his leg after allegedly being shot in the ankle during the confrontation.
| 1) | Release before the Baltimore shooting |
| 2) | Charges and Wednesday court appearance |
| 3) | How investigators describe the gunfire |
| 4) | The death of Khloe Ishway and community response |
| 5) | Previous conviction, prison term and probation |
Release before the Baltimore shooting
Tyree Reynolds was released from Maryland state custody on September 25, according to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The release occurred eight days before Saturday’s shooting at Leon Day Park in Baltimore. At the time, Reynolds had completed the five-year prison term he was required to serve under an earlier sentence and was on probation.
The correctional agency said Reynolds had been sentenced to 15 years, with all but five years suspended by a judge. Officials said he served the five-year term day for day before his release. The timing of the release has drawn attention because prosecutors now accuse him of a deadly shooting committed shortly afterward.
Charges and Wednesday court appearance
Reynolds faces 30 criminal counts in connection with the incident, including murder and attempted murder. The charges stem from allegations that he fired at two men near a youth football homecoming game and then shot toward the football field.
During a Wednesday court appearance, Reynolds waived his bond hearing. He appeared remotely from a wheelchair and had a cast around his leg. Authorities have not established guilt through a trial, and the allegations remain subject to court proceedings.
How investigators describe the gunfire
Investigators said surveillance video captured an argument over a parking space in a lot next to the football field. According to the account presented by authorities, Reynolds reached into a backpack, removed a short-barreled rifle and opened fire on two men.
One of the men allegedly returned fire and struck Reynolds in the ankle. Investigators then said Reynolds fired toward the field, where children and other spectators were attending the homecoming event. That gunfire allegedly struck Khloe Ishway and three other victims.
The death of Khloe Ishway and community response
Khloe Ishway, 12, died from her injuries. The other three victims were injured in the shooting, according to authorities. The incident occurred in a public park during a youth sporting event, where families and players had gathered.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott condemned the violence and expressed sympathy for Ishway’s family and friends.
“Khloe was just 12 years old. She should have a whole life ahead of her: school, a career, time spent with family and friends. Instead, she was killed because two adult men resorted to deadly violence to resolve an argument over a parking spot.”
Scott said the city remained committed to seeking justice for Ishway’s family and the wider community.
Previous conviction, prison term and probation
Reynolds was arrested three times in 2021. He was first arrested in February on a handgun possession charge and was granted pretrial release. Before sentencing in that case, he was arrested again in connection with a March assault and later in connection with a July shooting that was not prosecuted.
Reynolds ultimately pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of first-degree assault and a firearms violation. A judge imposed a 15-year sentence followed by three years of probation, suspending all but five years of the prison term. The state corrections agency said he completed the required five years before leaving custody in September.
| Number | Key Point |
|---|---|
| 1 | Reynolds was released from state custody on September 25, eight days before the shooting. |
| 2 | He faces 30 counts, including murder and attempted murder. |
| 3 | A 12-year-old girl died and three other people were injured at Leon Day Park. |
| 4 | Investigators allege the gunfire followed an argument over a parking space. |
| 5 | Reynolds had completed a five-year prison term and was on probation when the shooting occurred. |
Summary
The case has renewed scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding Reynolds’ release after he completed the prison portion of an earlier sentence. Prosecutors now allege that he was involved in a shooting that killed a child and injured others at a Baltimore youth football event. The charges will be resolved through the criminal court process, while Ishway’s family and city officials continue to seek accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is charged in the shooting?
Tyree Reynolds, 23, is charged in connection with the shooting at Leon Day Park in Baltimore.
Who was killed?
Khloe Ishway, a 12-year-old girl, died from injuries sustained in the gunfire.
When was Reynolds released from prison?
The Maryland corrections agency said Reynolds was released from state custody on September 25, eight days before the shooting.
What happened during the court appearance?
Reynolds appeared by video from a wheelchair and waived his bond hearing. He faces 30 criminal counts, including murder and attempted murder.
