(SALISBURY, MD) – The search for an Eastern Shore teenager who fired multiple shots at a Maryland state trooper four days ago ended this morning when the fugitive turned himself in to police in Salisbury.
The accused is identified as Wyatt A. Young, 18, of the 26000-block of Meadow Land Lane, Hebron, Md. Maryland State Police and investigators from the Wicomico County Bureau of Investigation are serving a warrant this morning that charges him 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. After processing, Young will be taken for an initial bond hearing before a court commissioner later this morning.
At about 7:00 a.m. today, Young walked into the Salisbury Police Department with his mother and identified himself to police. He was taken into custody without incident.
At about 1:15 a.m. on November 26, 2010, a Maryland state trooper assigned to the Salisbury Barrack was traveling in the 7500-block of Longfield Drive near Hebron, Md., when he saw a vehicle 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.
An intense search by police in Maryland and Delaware has been underway for the last four days. Young had last been seen in Delaware where he fled from a traffic stop. Agencies involved in the search included the Wicomico County Bureau of Investigation, the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack, Maryland State Police State Apprehension Team, Delaware State Police, and local police departments. The Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office worked with the investigative team and was consulted regarding criminal charges.
The investigation is continuing. Additional criminal charges are pending against Young in Maryland and Delaware.
wow.i seriously cant believe he got away twice! dude basically committed suicide. 30 years at least.
ReplyDeletePoor little thing , walked in with his mommy. Must be related to Ian Gray.
ReplyDeleteReally anxious to hear "his side" of the story that you supposedly know which will shed a new light on this matter. Hard for me to come up with any reason for someone to shoot at a LEO jackkcharl@aol.com
ReplyDeleteSo what's wrong, 12:19, with Young's walking in " with his mommy?" He may be 18 and legally a man, but would he have turned himself in without his mother's intervention? Thank goodness he is now being held by police. He has learned in a very hard way the lesson that every kid--and grownup--should be taught over and over: Every action has a consequence, and you are responsible for your own actions."
ReplyDeleteWhat an idiot! Instead of being charged with whatever he was trying to hide, he is now charged with atempted murder of a police officer which, I'm sure, carries a much greater sentence than whatever he would have been charged with in the first place.
ReplyDeleteEven though he messed up (in a big way)& will have to face the consequences, this must be devastating to his family.
ReplyDeleteTrue 2:39, very devastating. It's a shame that HE didn't think about his family and friends before HE made a completely ridiculous decision.
ReplyDeleteHopefully he will get the help he needs and something GOOD will come out of this! Does anyone know of a program that will help men in their twenties who have been in previous trouble and now want to do good....help rebuild their life? How do they buy a car? pay for a place to live? get a job with a record? If they don't have good role models who is there to help? I'm trying to help someone now....and haven't found any yet?
ReplyDeleteI've know his mother for years and used to work with her. She has no malace in her heart. I feel for her.
ReplyDeleteI have known Wyatt and his family for several years, and I find what Wyatt is accused of very disturbing. When we socialized with his family and him you could not have asked for a better behaved or more respectful kid. But then they grow up and make some bad choices as we all do, not to this extent we hope. Wyatt has in the past few years made some really bad choices and now his family is every bit as affected as he is. I would love to hear his side of this story as I just feel there is more to it than what has been reported. Wyatt will do significant time for this and should. I know in the past he has had a life vest of support from his family and I hope he has not ruined that by his actions, as he will need it now more than ever.
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