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The Frederick Police Department has announced an arrest in connection with a shooting that occurred on August 9 in the 100 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. As part of their ongoing investigation, detectives executed a search warrant at 33 Hamilton Avenue on August 18, leading to the apprehension of Jacoby Oljuwon Sampson Jr. Evidence pertaining to the incident was reportedly recovered during this operation.
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Investigators have determined that Sampson discharged a firearm during the incident, which involved an exchange of gunfire. Authorities believe at least one other individual also discharged a weapon during the event. The shooting resulted in non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to an adult female and a juvenile male.
Jacoby Oljuwon Sampson Jr. has been charged with several offenses, including first-degree assault, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony or violent crime, carrying a loaded handgun on his person, carrying a handgun on his person, possession of a firearm by a minor, and reckless endangerment. He is currently being held without bond. The Frederick Police Department states that this remains an active and ongoing investigation, with detectives continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further information is being released at this time. The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy provided funding for this project.
Residents with any information related to this case are encouraged to contact Detective Anthony McPeak at 240-578-5684 or via email at AMcPeak@FrederickMDPolice.org. Video or surveillance evidence can also be submitted directly to investigators through a provided link: https://frederickpdmd.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/2026-050181.
Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the Frederick Police Department.
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