UPDATE: Police have arrested a suspect. North East, MD — Early Tuesday morning, just after 1:00 AM, Maryland State Police North East Barrack troopers were advised of two victims that sustained gun shot wounds while on Cox Ln in Elkton. Upon the arrival of Cecil County Emergency Services paramedics and troopers, the two victims were located, one male and a female. The initial investigation determined a white male shot the victims, and then fled on foot into a wooded area. The male victim sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen, and the female victim sustained a gunshot wound to the upper left leg. Both victims were transported to Christiana Hospital in Delaware by ambulance.
Meanwhile, an MSP Aviation helicopter, along with K-9 units, Crime Scene techs, STATE team, and investigators from the Criminal Enforcement Division responded to assist in locating the suspect. At approximately 9:45 AM, troopers located the suspect exiting the wooded area on Keithley Lane in Elkton and took him into custody.
The names of all involved are being withheld at this time pending notification, and charges on the suspect.
Anyone who may have further information about this shooting is asked to contact the Maryland State Police North East Barrack at 410-996-7800 in reference to case #19-MSP-036863.