A dispute in the early hours of April 1, 2026, in White Plains, Maryland, ended with 19-year-old Tyon Makai Bias shot and later pronounced dead at a hospital. Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded just before 3 a.m. to reports of gunfire near Enid Blyton Place after an altercation among a group of people escalated to shots being fired.

The shooting also sent bullets into several nearby homes; no other injuries were reported. Detectives are actively investigating and seeking the public’s help. A cash reward of up to $10,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment.

Funeral arrangements were announced by his family; visitations and a service were scheduled at Way of the Cross Church of Christ in Capitol Heights with burial at Fort Lincoln Funeral Home & Cemetery in Brentwood. If anyone has information about that night or the people involved, contact investigators.