Former Security Guard Pleads Guilty in January 2026 Workplace Murder

Dylan Blake Chandler, 27, of Pasadena, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and use of a firearm in a crime of violence that occurred in January 2o26, at his workplace located in the 7300 block of Aviation Boulevard in Linthicum.

"Investigators believe the defendant did not premeditate or plan to commit murder, but rather killed the victim following being reprimanded for workplace conduct. This is a horrible tragedy. My heart goes out to the family of Mr. Aman, who have suffered a devastating loss due to this defendant's irrational actions."State's Attorney Anne Colt Leitess commented.

According to the press release, the defendant worked as a security guard contractor. On the day of the incident, Chandler was called into the supervisor's office to discuss work-related performance issues when a witness in the room heard a bang and found Chandler pointing his handgun at Aman, who suffered a gunshot wound.

The victim is identified as 37-year-old Joseph Keith Aman of Baltimore, Maryland, who died on the scene from the injuries sustained from a gunshot to the head.

Chandler admitted to Police homicide investigators to shooting the victim once in the head.

Sentencing is scheduled for December 15, 2026, before the Honorable Judge Cathleen Vitale of the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court.