A Salisbury, Maryland teenager was arrested this week for attempted murder after he allegedly fired into a vehicle that sped away after a dispute over a drug deal, police said.
In a news release, the Wicomico Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to reports of gunshots on West Road in Salisbury on Tuesday, and when they arrived, found casings in a parking lot and a vehicle that had been shot at.
Police did not release the 14-year-old’s name because of his age, but are charging him as an adult.
Gun with ammunition on a dark wooden table.
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The teen has been charged with first-degree and second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, felony use of a firearm, reckless endangerment, possession of a firearm by a minor, and possession of a handgun. loaded.
The police processed the vehicle and the occupant of the vehicle was interviewed.
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The Criminal Investigation Division determined through its investigation that a drug deal occurred at the location between a 14-year-old boy and the driver of the vehicle.
After a disagreement over the purchase of cocaine, the driver of the vehicle fled.
Police said the 14-year-old allegedly removed a pistol from his waistband and fired four shots into the vehicle as it drove away, striking it.
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The driver of the vehicle, police added, was not injured.
Police located the 14-year-old at a home on Shawnee Avenue on Thursday and took him into custody.
Wicomico County, Maryland police arrested 20-year-old Nas’ir La’marr Brummell after searching his room and finding him in possession of a handgun. Police searched the house after a 14-year-old boy opened fire on a vehicle that sped away when the driver and the boy quarreled over the price of cocaine.
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Police conducted a search of the home and found a gun in the bedroom of 20-year-old Nas’ir La’marr Brummell, who police say is prohibited from possessing firearms due to a prior criminal conviction and because he is a minor. old. 21
Police also located drug paraphernalia affiliated with drug distribution.
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He was held without bond and released at the Wicomico County Detention Center.
Brummell told police the firearm was his and was charged with possession of a firearm by a minor, possession of a loaded firearm, unlawful possession of a regulated firearm, and possession of a firearm. .
