Annapolis Man Charged With Murder in New Year's Eve Shooting

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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Murder charges have been filed against an Annapolis man accused of fatally shooting a Baltimore man Jan. 31, police say.

Annapolis Police say Carlos Simms, 20, of Annapolis shot Jordan Davis, 20, in the neck. Davis was found in the 700 block of Newtowne Drive and Anne Arundel Medical Center, where he died from his injuries.

Simms was arrested Friday for Davis’ murder.

Simms was charged with first- and second-degree murder, use of a firearm in a felony or violent crime, first- and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, handgun on person, possession of a firearm minor, and seven counts of conspiracy to commit various related charges.

Authorities say Simms is being held at the Jennifer Road Detention Center without bond. A motive for the shooting has not been disclosed.

“As senseless and unfortunate as this crime was, our detectives worked around the clock to identify and charge Simms,” said Chief Michael Pristoop of the Annapolis Police Department. “We will work with our State’s Attorney’s Office to effectively prosecute him and any one else responsible.”

Detectives continue to investigate this crime and urge anyone with information to call 410-260-3439.

»Photo of murder suspect Carlos Simms, courtesy of Annapolis Police