'Another Senseless Loss of Life': 16-Year-Old Killed In Early Morning Shooting In Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) -- A juvenile was killed in a shooting early Monday morning in Annapolis. Police identified the victim as 16-year-old Elijah Mekhi Wilson.
According to police, the fatal shooting happened in the Harbor House Community around 12:14 a.m.
Police responded to reports of shots fired and found Wilson injured. He was flown to a local trauma center and died from his injuries.
In a statement Monday afternoon, Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley said he was, "disappointed in another senseless loss of life," just days after a gun summit.
Buckley said police have promising leads in the case but is asking the public for their help.
Police do not believe there is a threat to the general public.
Detectives are investigating this homicide. This is an active and fluid investigation and we urge anyone with information about this incident to contact Sergeant McDonald at 667-225-8151 or Detective Pyles at 443-714-6106. You can also call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP and submit an anonymous tip. If your tip leads to an arrest or indictment you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.