Teen Identified In Fatal Shooting At Harbor House Community

ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Annapolis Police Department is investigating the shooting of a juvenile that occurred July 1 at 12:14 a.m. in the Harbor House Community. The victim has been identified as Elijah Mekhi Wilson, 16.

The police department responded to a call about shots fired and found the victim at Harbour House, which is a 273-unit affordable housing center located at 1014 President St. in Annapolis.

The juvenile was flown to Shock Trauma and eventually died from the injuries suffered in the shooting. Authorities have not released the name or age of the victim, or shared any of the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley spoke out about the incident with a heavy heart.

"Just days after the gun summit, I’m disappointed in another senseless loss of life. The city, including Annapolis Police Department, continues to work towards the safety and security of the people who live in the City of Annapolis. We are putting city resources into finding the person responsible for the shooting death of a teenager early Sunday morning. Police are actively investigating and have promising leads, but look for the public to cooperate. Police do not believe there is a threat to the general public at this time," he said in a statement.

Buckley added that the city's crisis intervention team is visiting the family and members of the community through the services of the Mobile Crisis Team. If anyone needs to contact them, they can reach the intervention team at 410-729-0795.

Detectives ask that anyone with information about the homicide case contact Sergeant McDonald at 667-225-8151 or Detective Pyles at 443-714-6106. Anonymous tips can be phoned in to Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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