Jurors Find Anthony Scott Guilty of 2nd-Degree Murder in Mall Stabbing

Anthony Scott was convicted Thursday in the knife attack of his former girlfriend. The weapon used was a folding tactical-style knife with a four-inch blade, similar to the one shown here.

Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the penalty for attempted second-degree murder. The maximum penalty is 30 years in prison.

TOWSON — A Baltimore County jury found a Pikesville man guilty of attempted second-degree murder Thursday for stabbing his former girlfriend in the parking lot of a local mall.

Anthony Bryant Scott Sr., 33, was charged with first-degree attempted murder in the Oct. 4, 2025, knife attack on Jada Davis in the parking lot near the Brass Tap restaurant at Towson Town Center mall.

The jury of 11 women and one man returned the verdict after deliberating for roughly two hours. They acquitted Scott of first-degree attempted murder but convicted him of second-degree attempted murder and one count of violating a protective order

In Maryland, the difference between attempted first-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder mainly comes down to premeditation.

Attempted first-degree murder carries a maximum penalty of life in prison, while attempted second-degree murder is punishable by up to 30 years but often carries lesser sentences depending on the circumstances.

Scott, a single father who was an Amazon delivery driver before his arrest, has no significant criminal history.

During three days of testimony, jurors heard sharply conflicting accounts about what led to the confrontation in the parking lot off Fairmount Avenue.

Prosecutors argued Scott attacked Davis in a rage, stabbing and cutting her 14 times as she sat in her car and then in the parking lot as she tried to flee.

Defense attorney J. Wyndal Gordon argued Scott had no intent to kill and initially acted in self-defense after Davis bit his finger as he reached into the car.

Scott testified he only pulled out a work knife to “poke” Davis to make her release his finger. He also said many of her injuries occurred in the “chaos” as the two struggled for control of the knife.

Jurors viewed graphic surveillance and police body-cam video of the attack. One juror burst into tears, loudly sobbing when the video was played. The defense attorney asked to remove the juror, but his request was denied.

Judge Wendy Epstein ordered a psychiatric evaluation and presentence investigation. Sentencing is set for June 15.