Three Arrested in Laurel Man's Murder During Child-Custody Visit

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Three people have been arrested in the murder of a Laurel man, which police describe as an argument during a child custody visitation that escalated to a fatal shooting.

Anthony Donnell Minick, 22, of the unit block of Morris Drive in Laurel, was shot about 8:26 p.m. Tuesday in the 3400 block of Sudlersville South in Laurel. He was taken to Laurel Regional Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, according to Anne Arundel County Police.

Investigators say Zelina Sharrieff Smith, 45, of the 13000 block of Avebury Drive in Laurel, drove her brother, Daniel Xavier Stephens, her son, Tyrik Zachary Smith, and a juvenile to the 3400 block of Sudlersville South so Tyrik Smith could see his child.

During the visit an altercation occurred between Tyrik Smith and Minick, police say. The men fought, then Stephens pulled out a handgun and allegedly shot Minick.

Zelina Smith, Tyrik Smith, Stephens and the juvenile then left in a vehicle driven by Zelina Smith.

About 8 a.m. Wednesday, officers saw Stephens, 23, of 19000 Montgomery Village Ave. in Montgomery Village driving near Route 197 and 198. He was taken into custody without incident during a traffic stop, police say.

Detectives searched for Tyrik Smith, 25, of 19000 Montgomery Village Ave. in Montgomery Village, throughout the day and located him in the 1500 block of Good Hope Road in Silver Spring. He was arrested without incident.

At this time photos of the suspects are being withheld because of the ongoing nature of the investigation.

Zelina Sharrieff Smith was charged with accessory after the fact for first- and second-degree murder and transporting a gun in a vehicle.

Stephens and Tyrik Smith both face multiple charges, including first- and second-degree murder, assault, conspiracy to commit assault and weapons charges.

Police ask that anyone with information call Homicide Detective Jason McNemar at 410-222-4756. To remain anonymous, you can also contact the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line 410-222-4700 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP; text “MCS plus your message” to CRIMES (274637); or visit the website at http://www.metrocrimestoppers.net.

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