A 41-year-old father whose daughter recorded him shooting her pleaded guilty to assault and gun charges on Oct. 1 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Paul J. Cucuzzella.
Kelvin Evans was initially charged with attempted murder as well as additional assault and weapons charges for the April 14 shooting outside the family’s home on the 2100 block of Mulberry Street. The defendant agreed to plead to first-degree assault and firearm use in a felony or violent crime for a sentence within the guidelines — between five and nine years.
Attorney Arthur Baker represented Evans, who had his remaining charges dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
Counsel agreed to delay the sentencing until Jan. 7, 2026, so victims can provide impact statements. A pre-sentencing investigation will also be conducted to determine what social services are available to the defendant.
Around 9:13 p.m. on the day of the shooting, Baltimore Police were called to the Penrose/Fayette Street Outreach neighborhood for reports of an armed, bald man with a beard wearing black clothing. According to court documents, officers found the defendant’s daughter who was shot on the right side of her chest.
The victim was taken to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center for treatment.
Shortly after arriving, officers reported that they saw the suspect — later identified as Evans — walk into an alley where he was arrested.
The victim later informed police that she recorded her father with her cell phone when the shooting happened, showing Evans raise a gun and fire it at her. Court documents state blood spatter, a cartridge casing and a gun holster were also found at the scene.
