Detectives Identify Motive in Street Homicide: Harford County Sheriff's Office

Robbery was the motive behind a fatal home invasion Monday morning in Street, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.

After 1 a.m. on Monday, deputies responded to the 1200 block of Trappe Road for a reported home invasion, where Thomas Anderson, 38, was deceased in his residence, the sheriff’s office reported.

Three men with their faces partially covered broke into the residence through the front door, according to the sheriff’s office, which reported two of them had handguns.

Anderson’s 14-year-old daughter, who had been playing Xbox in her bedroom, was held at gunpoint while his wife was pistol-whipped, ABC 2 News reported.

She refused medical attention, according to the sheriff’s office, which reported she was hit in the head.

When Anderson fought back to protect his family, he was shot, a family member told ABC 2 News.

Investigators believe the robbery was targeted, officials say.

“Detectives are still attempting to establish a connection, but they do not believe this was a random act,” Lt. W. Michael Crabbs told Patch Tuesday.

After the shooting, the suspects left in an unknown direction with a small amount of money, the sheriff’s office reported.

Anderson’s brother told ABC 2 News: “I’m pretty sure they only got away with like $80.”

K-9 officers and detectives were at the residence until 11 a.m. on Monday, according to The Baltimore Sun.

Anyone with information may call the Northern Precinct of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office at 410-692-7880; submit a tip online; or send a text to Metro Crime Stoppers at 274637 (“CRIMES”) with “MCS” followed by the tip.

Photo Credit: WBAL screenshot. Three men broke into this residence on Trappe Road.