Maryland State Police Seek Public's Assistance in Somerset County Homicide Investigation, Reward Offered

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Maryland State Police are continuing their investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred in Princess Anne on January 26, and are seeking information from the public, according to a release from the agency. Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with the incident, but authorities believe other individuals may be involved. Crime Solvers of the Lower Eastern Shore is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.

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The incident unfolded shortly after 2 p.m. on January 26, when the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 11000 block of Dryden Lane in Princess Anne. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered two individuals inside a 2026 Kia Seltos SUV, both sustaining apparent gunshot wounds. One victim, identified as Derrick Knox, 46, of Salisbury, Maryland, was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical personnel. The Chief Medical Examiner’s office in Baltimore subsequently ruled the cause of death as homicide by gunshot. A second victim, Kevin Pillar, 41, also of Salisbury, was transported by Maryland State Police Aviation Command to a shock trauma center for treatment of his injuries.

Following the incident, Maryland State Police investigators arrested and charged a 17-year-old female and a 16-year-old male, both from Salisbury, in connection with the shooting. They face charges that include first-degree felony murder, second-degree murder, robbery, and other related criminal offenses. Investigators are still working to determine if any other individuals were involved in the events that led to Mr. Knox’s death and Mr. Pillar’s injuries.

Anyone who possesses information relevant to this ongoing investigation is encouraged to contact Sgt. Joe Meier of the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit at 443-515-0034. All calls made to Crime Solvers can be kept confidential. The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of the State’s Attorney in Somerset County.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from Maryland State Police

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