Attempted Murder Charges Filed Against 17-Year-Old Boy In Anne Arundel County: Police

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Annapolis police said they charged a 17-year-old boy with attempted murder this week.

Officers identified the arrestee as Rhysjuan Turner of Annapolis.

Turner was first wanted on an arrest warrant that charged him as an adult with illegal possession of a handgun and driving without a license on Monday, authorities said.

Police said they executed that arrest warrant, taking Turner into custody on Wednesday.

Officers said they had information linking Turner to a Sunday shooting in the 1300 block of Tyler Avenue.

Authorities said they gathered enough evidence to charge Turner with the shooting while he was in custody.

The Annapolis Police Department said Turner now faces charges of attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder and eight other offenses.

Officers said they are holding Turner at the Jennifer Road Detention Center without bond.

"I’m so proud of the detectives and officers who worked quickly to bring charges against the perpetrator," Annapolis Police Chief Edward Jackson said in a Thursday press release. "Violent crimes like this affect the whole community and are devastating to the victims and their families. We commend our partners in the community who help us hold these reckless people accountable."

Authorities heard about the shooting around 6:11 p.m. Sunday. Police said they responded to the Anne Arundel Medical Center, where the victim was getting treatment.

The victim was in the 1300 block of Tyler Avenue when he was shot in the lower torso, officers said.

Authorities said the man's girlfriend then drove him to the hospital.

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The Annapolis Police Department is still investigating. Officers asked anybody with information to call 410-260-3439.

Informants can anonymously contact the Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland, which is a non-police organization that shares tips with authorities. Tipsters can reach the Metro Crime Stoppers by dialing 1-866-7LOCKUP, visiting metrocrimestoppers.org or using the P3 Tips mobile application.

"This showcases not only great police work, it also represents a new level of community trust and cooperation – both key goals for Chief Jackson and his team," Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley said in the release. "Our police are solving crimes thanks to a renewed and effective approach to community policing which is helping them prevent and solve crimes."

The mayor also highlighted the city's crime metrics.

"For the year 2022, the Annapolis homicide rate (one) is at a seven-year low and with record-setting weapons seizures alongside partnerships with state and federal law enforcement, our police officers are delivering measurable improvements in public safety for our residents," Buckley said. "I thank Chief Jackson and our entire public safety team."