10/13/2026
Huntingtown Man Charged with Murder Following Fatal Shooting
On October 12, 2026, shortly after 5 a.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to the 4400 block of Harvey Road in Huntingtown for a report of gunshots.
When deputies arrived, they encountered a male standing in the driveway who advised he had shot someone. Deputies identified the male suspect as Troy Elliott Harrod, 43, of Huntingtown.
Deputies entered the residence and located an adult female suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Life-saving measures were attempted, but the victim, identified as Alva Larita Harrod, 55, of Huntingtown, was later pronounced deceased.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Bureau arrived on scene and assumed the investigation.
A r***e and shell casings were recovered inside the residence. Harrod was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. Harrod is facing First-Degree Murder and Second-Degree Murder charges.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Freeland at [email protected]. Anonymous tips may be submitted by emailing [email protected] or through the Sheriff’s Office app.
