Maryland State Police are continuing their investigation into a fatal shooting that took place at a residence in Cecil County on Tuesday.
The victim has been identified as 53-year-old Joe Berry, Jr. of Conowingo. He was pronounced dead at the scene by personnel from the Cecil County Department of Emergency Services.
Preliminary reports show that troopers from the North East Barrack responded to a call shortly after 2 p.m. on September 24, 2024, about a shooting at a home in the 200 block of Mount Zoar Road in Conowingo, Maryland.
Berry was found outside the home with apparent gunshot wounds. His 80-year-old father was also on the scene and declined medical treatment. He is currently cooperating with the investigation.
Additionally, a 78-year-old woman, believed to be Berry’s mother, was found at the scene and transported to Upper Chesapeake Medical Center for treatment of injuries unrelated to the shooting.
Officials believe that an argument between Berry and his father led to the incident. The investigation suggests Berry was attempting to break into the home when his father retrieved a firearm and shot him police said.
Firefighters were also called to extinguish a fire at a nearby home. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is leading the investigation into the shooting. While they are still working to determine the exact motive, no charges have been filed at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.