ANNAPOLIS, MD – A burst of gunfire near Tyler Heights Elementary on Wednesday morning triggered a swift police response that ended with two teenagers in custody on attempted murder charges.
The Annapolis Police Department said officers were dispatched around 10:56 a.m. to Janwall Street and Bricin Street after reports of shots fired. The incident unfolded just steps from the elementary school, but no students or staff were injured, officials confirmed.
Responding officers discovered a crime scene in a nearby apartment complex and secured the area. A witness told investigators they heard a “pop” and saw two suspects in the street before they ran off. Police later made contact with the individuals believed to be the intended targets.
Ballistic evidence confirmed a weapon had been fired. Detectives quickly identified two suspects, ages 17 and 14, who were taken into custody at approximately 5:07 p.m. the same day. Both juveniles are being charged as adults with first- and second-degree attempted murder as well as first- and second-degree assault.
“The successful and swift resolution of this case is a testament to the professionalism of our incredible detectives,” Chief of Police Ed Jackson said in a statement, adding thanks to surrounding agencies for their assistance and praising the patrol division’s quick action.
The case remains under investigation.
Key Points
- Gunfire erupted Wednesday morning near Tyler Heights Elementary in Annapolis.
- Two male juveniles, ages 17 and 14, were arrested hours later.
- Both face adult charges including attempted murder and assault.
Swift arrests brought an unsettling scene near a school to a close before nightfall.
