Two Dead, Two Others Wounded In Elkton Shooting Saturday

Maryland State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning in Cecil County claiming two lives and injuring two others.

One of the deceased has been identified as Tamir Rasheek Davis, 26, of New Castle, Delaware. Davis was pronounced deceased at Christianna Hospital by hospital personnel. 

The other deceased individual has not yet been positively identified. Cause and manner of death for both of the deceased victims are pending the results of an autopsy police said Saturday.

Two other people are receiving medical treatment at area hospitals. One is at Union Hospital in Elkton and the other is at Christianna Hospital. Their identities are being withheld pending further investigation.

Troopers from the North East Barrack responded to the area shortly after 6:00 this morning after receiving a report of a man lying in the roadway.  Investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit responded to the scene to lead the investigation.

Breaking Report

At approximately 6:10 a.m., Cecil County rescue units and law enforcement responded to the unit block of Chestnut Drive in Elkton, Maryland, following reports of a shooting involving multiple individuals.

Sources familiar with the incident tell FSU that two people may have been struck in what was described as a drive-by shooting. Law enforcement has not confirmed these details or the exact number of victims. It is reported that one individual arrived at a local hospital by private vehicle.

The area has been cordoned off by police, who have also closed surrounding roadways to facilitate their investigation. Officers are additionally conducting inquiries at a nearby Wawa convenience store, although the specifics of its connection to the incident remain undisclosed.

This is an ongoing investigation, and further updates will follow as additional information is confirmed.