Teen Shot To Death Identified, 2nd Teen Hurt In 'Dangerous Behavior'

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Authorities have identified a 16-year-old who died after a shooting Thursday night in Annapolis, and said a 17-year-old was injured in the incident.

The shooting happened about 10:19 p.m. Thursday in the 1900 block of Copeland Street. Police received multiple calls of shots fired and found a critically wounded boy lying on the ground.

Annapolis Police said 16-year-old Robert Clark was pronounced dead at the scene, and a 17-year-old was flown to Shock Trauma in Baltimore in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

“This kind of disregard for the lives of people in our neighborhoods must stop,” said Annapolis Police Chief Edward Jackson said in a statement. “With our Summer Crime Plan in effect, our officers are working hard to protect our communities and suppress the violence plaguing our streets. But we also need help from those in the community to help us identify criminals carrying and using guns. We are working with city agencies and community partners to stand against those committing these deadly and reckless crimes, and see them brought to justice.”

No suspects were located, police said.

“Every homicide represents loss and grief to a family and our community,” Mayor Gavin Buckley said. “We cannot allow this dangerous and disturbing behavior to continue in our city. In addition to the summer Crime Plan implemented by the APD, the City will continue investing in the No Harm violence prevention program. I have also asked my team to organize a meeting with the APD, other city officials, and community partners to develop a coordinated, long-term response. Community safety and crime prevention is not achieved through one person or organization alone — it is up to all of us.”

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact detectives at (410) 260-3439. Anonymous tips can be made by calling (410) 280-CLUE (2583).

You can also contact Metro Crime Stoppers with an anonymous tip by calling 1-866-7LOCKUP (1-866-756-2587), visiting www.metrocrimestoppers.org, or through the P3 Tips smartphone app. The app can be found in the Apple or Android app stores by searching for P3 Tips.

No further information about the victims was immediately available.