2 Convicted In Home Invasion, Shooting That Killed Maryland YMCA Coach

BALTIMORE, MD — Two men have been convicted of charges connected to a 2019 home invasion that left Catonsville YMCA coach Jordan Taylor dead, according to Baltimore City State's Attorney's office.

On Tuesday, a jury found Kahlil Madden guilty of two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit burglary, Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates said in a release. The verdict came four years after Taylor, 31, was shot multiple times at his home on Clifton Avenue in northwest Baltimore; authorities said the suspects targeted the wrong house. Taylor died a short time later.

Madden was acquitted on a first-degree murder charge, CBS News reported.

Last week, Aaron Butler pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, attempted armed robbery, and conspiracy to commit burglary, according to prosecutors.

Madden faces a maximum 20-year sentence, while Butler could be sentenced to life in prison. Both men are scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 7.

"Today concluded the long fight to deliver justice for Jordan Taylor, a beloved and respected youth sports director, and his family," Bates said in a statement. "My thoughts are with Ms. Taylor as she continues to grieve the loss of her wonderful husband. His absence in the community continues to be felt."

According to prosecutors, Baltimore Police officers were called to Taylor's home on Nov. 5, 2019, shortly after 9:40 p.m. When officers arrived, they found Taylor suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his body. Taylor was taken to the University of Maryland's Shock Trauma, where he died a short time later.

According to court documents, Madden, Butler, and two other suspects shot through the door of Taylor's home while he and his wife were inside. Prosecutors said Taylor's wife called 911 while the intruders searched the house for a safe they never found.

"There was no safe in the house. The only thing taken November 5, 2019, was Jordan Taylor's life," Assistant State's Attorney Elizabeth Stock told jurors during closing arguments, according to CBS News. "They had bad information and hit the wrong house."

Two other suspects were identified in the case. According to CBS News, Donta Holdclaw died before his case went to trial, and charges were dropped against Elease Frazier a few weeks after the attack.

In a statement, ATF Special Agent in Charge Toni M. Crosby said Taylor died protecting his family.

"They targeted his home by mistake, but the viciousness of the attack was no mistake," Crosby said. "There is nothing we can do to bring Jordan back, but ATF and our law enforcement partners can ensure we honor his memory by continuing to serve our communities and applying all our resources to identify, investigate, and incarcerate the trigger-pullers who threaten the law-abiding citizens of Baltimore."