Shooter and Second Suspect Arrested in Annapolis Murder

ANNAPOLIS, MD — An Arnold teenager was the alleged shooter and second suspect arrested Thursday for the "heinous and senseless" shooting death of a 25-year-old Dunkirk man earlier this month.

On Sept. 3 Annapolis Police investigated reports of shots fired in the 800 block of Brooke Court, where they found Davon Jones, 25, of Dunkirk, inside a vehicle. The victim was taken to Anne Arundel Medical Center, where he died from his injuries.

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

Late Thursday night, Annapolis Police arrested Demari Crowdy, 18, of Arnold and say he has been identified as the shooter in Jones' murder.

"This was a heinous and senseless crime that surely disturbed our community,” said Annapolis Police Chief Michael Pristoop. "But the excellent work of our detectives led to the arrests, and we are confident justice will be served."

Crowdy has been charged with first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime, and ten other charges related to the crime. Both Crowdy and Johnson are being held at the Jennifer Road Detention Center in connection with the murder. Crowdy is being held without bond and Johnson is being held on $1,500,000 bond.

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.

Detectives are still seeking information about the homicide. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Annapolis police detectives at 410-260-3439. If people with information wish to remain anonymous, they can also contact the Annapolis Police Tip Line at 410-280-CLUE or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

You can call Metro Crime Stoppers, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Phone calls are not recorded and callers remain anonymous. You may also be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

• Call: toll-free at 1-866-7LOCKUP (756-2587)
• Text: MCS, plus your message, to CRIMES (274637)
• Click: www.metrocrimestoppers.org.