Prince George’s County judge issues historic life sentence for man convicted of killing college athlete
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A judge in Prince George’s County handed down a history-making life sentence for the man convicted of killing 20-year-old Dorian Hurd, a basketball player at the University of the District of Columbia.
Tevin Ream, 32, was sentenced to life plus 38 years in prison.
Judge Lawrence V. Hill called the murder “the epitome of senselessness,” adding that it was the most “heinous act that he has seen,” according to a news release from the Office of the State’s Attorney.
On March 18, 2021, Hurd was at a tattoo shop on St. Barnabas Road and stepped outside to take a call. Officials said that Ream passed by Hurd and shot him multiple times without a motive.
After the shooting, Ream ran across the street to try and get rid of the gun. He went into a dry cleaner and hid the weapon. He was arrested as he exited the business.
Ream was convicted of first-degree murder, use of a handgun in the commission of a felony, illegal possession of a firearm with a felony conviction and loaded handgun on person in July of 2023.
“This has been a very emotional case,” stated State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy in the release. “Mr. Hurd’s family and this entire community has felt the pain of losing a vibrant, promising young man. And now, this life sentence against Mr. Ream is what we asked for and felt appropriate for this senseless crime. He will be held accountable for a very long time, both Mr. Hurd’s family and our community deserve nothing less.”
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