Crime & Safety

Glen Burnie Man Shot After Family Fight: Police

Anne Arundel County police officers found the man lying in the street dead. He was shot by three men while arguing with family members.

GLEN BURNIE, MD — A 27-year-old Glen Burnie man was shot and killed in the 500 block of Delaware Avenue Saturday at approximately 10:45 p.m. Anne Arundel County police officers responded to a call about a fight at that address, but when they arrived, they found Fillmore James Burris lying dead in the street.

According to a police report, an investigation revealed Burris had been in an argument with family members before he was shot. While fighting with family members, three other men approached them and shot Burris. The three men took off on foot.

The incident remains under investigation. The Anne Arundel County Police Department asks that anyone with information contact the Anne Arundel County Homicide Unit at 410-222-4731 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line 410-222-4700 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or Download P3Tips APP and Submit Your TIP or submit by web at www.metrocrimestoppers.org.

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