Arnold Man Guilty Of Annapolis Murder, Faces 55 Years in Prison

ANNAPOLIS, MD — An Arnold man arrested last fall for fatally shooting a Dunkirk man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and gun charges, authorities say. Demari Kareem Crowdy, 19, entered the plea Thursday in what officials called the "heinous and senseless" shooting death of Davon Jones, 25, of Dunkirk,.

On Sept. 3, 2016, Annapolis Police investigated reports of shots fired in the 800 block of Brooke Court, where they found Jones inside a vehicle. He was taken to Anne Arundel Medical Center, where he died from his injuries.

Surveillance video from the area of the homicide showed a man, identified by a witness as Crowdy, standing with a group of people near the 800 block of Brooke Court before Jones was shot. Prosecutors say when Crowdy saw Jones driving on Brooke Court, he took a gun from another man, ran to the passenger side of the victim's vehicle, and fired multiple shots.

"Mr. Crowdy's ability to steal the life of another reveals a mentality that puts our entire community at risk," said Anne Arundel County State's Attorney Wes Adams in a news release. "I am grateful to the Annapolis Police Department for ensuring Mr. Crowdy is brought to justice for his grave actions."

Brandon Johnson, 21, of Annapolis, was arrested on Sept. 8, 2016, for his role in Jones' murder. According to police, Johnson was seen with Jones before the shooting. Investigators believe Johnson handed Crowdy a gun that was used to kill Jones.

Crowdy was initially charged with first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime, and ten other charges related to the crime. He faces up to 55 years in prison as a result of these convictions. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 10, 2017.

Johnson was charged with first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime, and four other charges related to the crime.

»Photo of Demari Crowdy courtesy of Annapolis Police Department