EDGEWOOD, MD – On Monday, at approximately 10:57 p.m., deputies assigned to the Southern Precinct of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a shooting that occurred in the 1900 block of Eloise Lane in Edgewood.
The victim, identified as Donald Purnell Williams, 25, of Edgewood, was found suffering from non-fatal gunshot wounds to the upper body. Deputies immediately began providing life-sustaining aid until EMS arrived and took over treatment, before transporting Williams to a local trauma center for further care.
The investigation was assumed by Detectives from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division. Investigators from the Forensic Services Unit responded to the area to collect and preserve physical evidence in support of the investigation. The initial investigation indicated Williams was outside his home when unknown subjects appeared, opening fire on Williams before fleeing the scene.
The investigation is ongoing, with the motive and any known relationship between the victim and suspects under examination.
No further information is being released at this time.