(Chesapeake City, MD) The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting of a Cecil County man last night.
The deceased is identified as David Everson, 41, of the 100 block of Elk Forrest Road in Elkton. After sustaining an apparent gunshot wound, he was pronounced dead by emergency responders at the scene. Everson has been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for autopsy.
Shortly after 11:30 p.m. last night, the Maryland State Police North East Barrack received a 9-1-1 call from Everson’s ex-wife. She was calling from inside the residence where the shooting took place. She told police her ex-husband, Everson, had pulled into her driveway and was beating on the door.
Troopers from the North East Barrack were dispatched to the residence, located in the unit block of Vanderlyn Drive in Chesapeake City. The ex-wife, while on the phone with police, reported Everson was trying to enter the home.
Upon police arrival, the shooter was standing in the doorway of the residence holding a .22 caliber rifle and yelling for help. The shooter is currently married to the ex-wife.
Everson was found lying at the bottom of the outside steps with an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. Emergency medical providers on scene began lifesaving efforts. Everson was pronounced dead at the scene.
The preliminary investigation reveals Everson and the caller had been previously married. On the night of the shooting, police learned Everson was sending text messages to his ex-wife, the caller, threatening to come to the home and hurt her husband.
Shortly after 11:30 p.m., Everson reportedly pulled into the driveway of the residence and started blowing his horn. He exited his car and walked to the house and banged on the door. Everson allegedly entered the home with a key. The husband was standing in the living room when he fired a .22 caliber rifle at Everson who had just entered the house. The ex-wife and four children were inside the home at the time of the incident.
The Office of the Cecil County State’s Attorney was consulted. There have been no charges placed at this time.
Troopers from the North East Barrack and crime scene technicians from the Maryland State Police Forensics Division responded to the scene. The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit and the North East Barrack Criminal Investigation Section continues the investigation.
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Ask for a bullet to the chest, and you shall receive! No problem here. Sorry he put the kids through that before he died.
ReplyDeleteThank go he was not black. We would have Travon Martin 2.0 on our hands. Kudos for the guy. You enter someone else's home without asking you get the maximum sentence, without a trial.
ReplyDeleteI feel bad for the kids. But way to take care of the faimly. Every good man and woman should own a gun and know how to use it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like he got what he deserved, shame he had to do all of that in front of his own kids. No doubt they will suffer the results of this incident for the rest of their life.
ReplyDeleteAlso highlights the lethality of the .22 caliber. Especially with light/thin garments and/or close range.
ReplyDeleteI think 300 a yr is the average
ReplyDeleteWell obviously with a key, it used to be his house. But used to be, so sadly he brought himself to his own demise with the threats. Messed up situation, my heart goes to the kids.
ReplyDeleteThe ex threatened the family which is justifiable homicide.
ReplyDeleteObviously none of you know the whole situation so save the grieving family your ignorance and leave the harsh comments to yourself. This was in fact his home where the wife moved the new husband into the home briefly after the divorce, he still frequently visited the home. This was NOT a justified decision on the shooters behalf. An amazing man was lost Friday night, he leave many friend and family behind so please be considerate when you post about a topic you know nothing of...
ReplyDeleteDave was a GOOD MAN. There are always two sides to every story, so please don't assume that this was deserved. It was absolutely NOT deserved, and for that, his two children will suffer for the rest of their lives...
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