A 17-year-old Frederick resident has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident near Sumans Avenue and Wheaton Park on January 17. Law enforcement officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area late that evening. While no injuries or property damage were reported, evidence collected at the scene led to an investigation involving city surveillance footage.
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The footage and subsequent investigation revealed the shooting stemmed from a dispute between individuals known to each other. On January 21, the suspect, identified as Kenwon Addison Jr., was apprehended without incident at Tuscarora High School. Officers from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the arrest. Addison Jr. is facing multiple charges and was transferred from the Frederick County Detention Center to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is currently held.
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Charges against Addison Jr. include three counts of first-degree assault, three counts of reckless endangerment, and various firearm-related offenses, including possession of a firearm by a prohibited individual and illegal possession of ammunition. The investigation remains active, and authorities have encouraged anyone with information to contact Officer Kelbaugh of the Hagerstown Police Department.
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