LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATING A MASS SHOOTING IN SALISBURY, MARYLAND

Salisbury, MD - On July 5, 2023, shortly after midnight, the Criminal Investigation Division of the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office responded to Chippewa Boulevard in the area of Kiowa Avenue in Salisbury, Maryland, for a reported shooting.During the investigation, it was determined that seven (7) individuals were shot during a block party at this location.One of the victims in this incident, a 14-year-old male subject from Salisbury, succumbed to his gunshot wounds after being transported to Tidal Health. The other six individuals were all being treated at Tidal Health and it is believed none of the others suffered life-threatening wounds.This is a very active investigation, and we are asking anyone with information about this incident to please contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 410-548-4898. Anyone with information can also contact Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776 where you can share the information anonymously.UPDATE 7/5/2023 AT 3:30 PM: Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has released the following statement in regards to the tragic shooting:County Executive Julie Giordano released the following statement on the mass shooting that took place early this morning in Salisbury:"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and our community. Tragedies like this, especially those that involve the death of a child are inexcusable. I would like to personally thank the brave men and women at our Sherriff's Office who not only worked the crime scene, but who are working diligently to apprehend the suspect(s). I want to also thank Governor Wes Moore for personally reaching out to me this morning offering assistance in any way.Public Safety is top priority of the citizens here in Wicomico County, as well as my administration. We will keep working with local and state officials, as well as law enforcement, to keep our citizens safe and prevent such events from occurring."© Eastern Shore Undercover LLC TM/SM. All Rights Reserved.