Alva Larita Harrod was a woman whose life was remembered by friends and family for the connections she made and the cherished memories she left behind. Born on October 3, 1971, the 55-year-old female was a resident of Huntingtown, Maryland, a quiet, rural community in Calvert County where she shared a home with her brother. Those who had the privilege of knowing Alva recall the laughter and support she offered, moments that continue to resonate with them after her death.
The peace of the
early morning on Monday, October 12, 2026, was shattered by the sound of gunfire on Harvey Road. Shortly after 5 a.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of gunshots in the 4400 block of the residential street. When they arrived, they found a man standing in the driveway of a home. That man was identified as Alva’s 43-year-old brother, Troy Elliott Harrod.
According to police reports, Troy Harrod immediately told the deputies, “I shot someone.” Inside the residence, officers discovered a tragic scene. Alva Harrod was found in her bed, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. First responders attempted life-saving measures, but her injuries were too severe, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. The home that had been shared by the siblings became a crime scene.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Bureau took over the investigation. They recovered a rifle, believed to be the weapon used in the shooting, and multiple shell casings from inside the house. Troy Harrod was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. According to court documents, when questioned, Troy Harrod claimed he shot his sister because he believed someone was trying to take his house from him.
Troy Harrod was charged with first-degree and second-degree murder. During a bond review held the following day in Prince Frederick District Court, a judge ordered him to be held without bond. The judge also mandated that he undergo a mental health evaluation by state officials. The Calvert County Sheriff's Office continued its investigation into the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting.
In the days following her death, arrangements were made to honor Alva's life. A visitation and funeral service were scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick, followed by a burial at Sewell Memorial Gardens. Family and friends were invited to pay their last tributes and share memories of the woman they had lost so suddenly to violence.
The case against Troy Harrod is proceeding through the court system. As of October 2026, the investigation was still considered ongoing by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives have asked that anyone with information about the incident contact Detective Will Freeland at [email protected]. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to the sheriff's office.
