SEARCH ON FOR EASTERN SHORE TEEN WHO SHOT AT TROOPER

(Hebron, MD) – A search is underway for an Eastern Shore teenager who fired multiple shots at a Maryland state trooper last night when the trooper stopped to check on a vehicle parked along a Wicomico County road.

The accused is identified as Wyatt A. Young, 18, of the 26000-block of Meadow Land Lane, Hebron, Md. Troopers have obtained an arrest warrant that charges Young with attempted first degree murder, attempted second degree murder, first degree assault, second degree assault, reckless endangerment, illegal possession of a handgun in a vehicle, illegal possession of a handgun, and use of a handgun in the commission of a felony.
At about 1:15 a.m. today, a Maryland state trooper assigned to the Salisbury Barrack, who is not being identified for safety reasons, was traveling in the 7500-block of Longfield Drive near Hebron, Md., when he saw a black 2005 Honda CRV, with Maryland tag 37013M8, parked in the grass along the shoulder of the road. The trooper was in uniform and in a marked patrol car.

The trooper was facing the front of the Honda when he pulled up to check on it. The trooper shone his patrol car spotlight on the Honda and saw someone lying across the front seat. The person, later identified as Young, sat up and pointed what appeared to be a handgun at the trooper. Young fired at the trooper through the driver’s side window, causing the Honda’s window to shatter. Young is believed to have fired at least two more times at the trooper, before speeding away from the scene.

Neither the trooper nor his patrol car was hit by the gunfire. The trooper immediately turned around and pursued the fleeing Honda. The accused turned right onto Quantico Creek Road and right again onto Levin Dashiell Road. The trooper lost sight of the Honda prior to Rockawalkin Road.

A search of the area throughout the day by troopers from the Salisbury Barrack and Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office deputies has not resulted in the location of Young or his vehicle. Investigators from the Wicomico County Bureau of Investigation are coordinating the continuing investigation, in cooperation with the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office. Members from the Maryland State Police State Apprehension Team have responded to the area and are assisting in the continuing search for Young. A statewide law enforcement alert has been issued concerning Young.

Anyone with information on either the location of Young or his vehicle as described above is asked to call 9-1-1 or the Maryland State Police at 410-749-3101 immediately. Young is still believed to be armed and dangerous.

CONTACT: Greg Shipley-OMC-410-935-8346 or through HQ at 410-653-4200