Crime & Safety

Millersville Man Arrested After Annapolis Shooting, Charged With Attempted Murder: Police

An Annapolis shooting prompted the arrest of a Millersville man, police said. He faces charges of attempted murder and assault.

The Annapolis Police Department announced Wednesday that it arrested 23-year-old David Antonio Mayen of Millersville in connection with a June 2 shooting. Officers said they charged Mayen with attempted murder. A stock photo of a police car is shown here.
The Annapolis Police Department announced Wednesday that it arrested 23-year-old David Antonio Mayen of Millersville in connection with a June 2 shooting. Officers said they charged Mayen with attempted murder. A stock photo of a police car is shown here. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch)

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Officers arrested a Millserville man and charged him with attempted murder, the Annapolis Police Department announced Wednesday.

Authorities identified the arrestee as David Antonio Mayen, 23. Officers accused Mayen of shooting and hospitalizing a man earlier this month in the state capital.

Court records said Mayen faces charges of:

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  • Attempted first-degree murder (Felony)
  • Attempted second-degree murder (Felony)
  • First-degree assault (Felony)
  • Second-degree assault (Misdemeanor)
  • Reckless endangerment (Misdemeanor)
  • Firearm use for a felonious violent crime (Misdemeanor)
  • Carrying a loaded handgun on his person (Misdemeanor)
  • Carrying a handgun on his person (Misdemeanor)

The shooting happened on June 2 around 12:14 p.m. in the 1900 block of Fairfax Road. Police said they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper torso.

Medics treated the victim on the scene and airlifted him to an unnamed trauma center, a press release said. He was in stable condition at that time.

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Officials issued a warrant for Mayen's arrest on the day of the crime. Authorities served that warrant on Wednesday, the court documents said.

Related: Man Shot In Annapolis, Airlifted To Hospital: Police

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