Cecil County Sheriff Investigating Fatal Shooting

The Cecil County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland is conducting a homicide investigation.

Lt. Michael Homes said un May 21, 2023, at approximately 12:30 PM, Cecil County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the unit block of Farah Drive in Elkton in reference to a shooting incident.

Upon arrival, deputies observed an unresponsive male in the front yard of the residence suffering from an apparent gunshot wound said Holmes.  The male was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Sheriff’s Office investigators and crime scene technicians responded to the scene to continue the investigation.

Holmes said the investigation is still active and ongoing and that based on information gathered, there is no active threat to the community or the public in reference to this incident. 

 Further information will be provided later as the investigation develops said Holmes.

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