Hung Jury in Springfield Avenue Murder Trial, Retrial Set for May

Reginald Raysor, 33, faces retrial in the 2024 killing of Reginald Bernard Harrod, 59, after jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 4:39pm

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The trial of Reginald Raysor, 33, concluded with a hung jury on Jan. 21, with jurors failing to reach a unanimous verdict on the Baltimore resident's charges in the 2024 murder of Reginald Bernard Harrod, 59. Raysor is now set for a retrial beginning May 4 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Kendra Y. Ausby.

Why it matters

The hung jury in this high-profile murder trial highlights the challenges prosecutors can face in securing convictions, even with evidence like surveillance footage and DNA linking the suspect to the crime scene. The retrial will put the case back in the spotlight and test the strength of the state's case against Raysor.

The details

Harrod was found lying face down and bleeding out on the 1100 block of Springfield Avenue in Baltimore just minutes before midnight on Sept. 14, 2024. Residents had alerted police to a shooting, and Harrod was pronounced dead at the scene. Charging documents describe how Harrod had been parked on the street listening to music when a suspect identified as Raysor approached and demanded his belongings, leading to a fatal gunshot captured on a home surveillance camera.

  • The murder of Reginald Bernard Harrod occurred on Sept. 14, 2024.
  • Raysor's trial concluded with a hung jury on Jan. 21, 2026.
  • Raysor's retrial is set to begin on May 4, 2026.

The players

Reginald Raysor

A 33-year-old Baltimore resident who is charged with the murder of Reginald Bernard Harrod in 2024.

Reginald Bernard Harrod

A 59-year-old Baltimore resident who was killed in a shooting incident on Springfield Avenue in 2024.

Jerry Rodriguez

The defense attorney representing Reginald Raysor.

Kendra Y. Ausby

The Baltimore City Circuit Court judge presiding over Reginald Raysor's retrial.

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What they’re saying

“Though cellphone location data placed Raysor at the scene of the crime around the time it happened, defense attorney Jerry Rodriguez explained at trial that Raysor was a resident of the area. He had been seen the same day entering a nearby 7-Eleven to purchase snacks. Rodriguez also claimed law enforcement failed to follow up on critical forensic evidence that could have pointed to other suspects.”

— Jerry Rodriguez, Defense Attorney

“The state's attorney emphasized Raysor's criminal record, which included an armed robbery incident that had occurred less than three weeks prior on the 2400 block of Guilford Avenue. On Sept. 18, 2025, Raysor entered a guilty plea in connection to the incident, accepting a five-year prison sentence for one count of robbery.”

— State's Attorney

What’s next

The judge in the case, Kendra Y. Ausby, will preside over Reginald Raysor's retrial beginning on May 4, 2026.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complexities of securing convictions in high-profile murder trials, even with seemingly strong evidence. The hung jury underscores the challenges prosecutors face in convincing juries beyond a reasonable doubt, and the upcoming retrial will test the strength of the state's case against Raysor.