SALISBURY SHOOTING VICTIM DIES FROM WOUNDS

(SALISBURY, MD) – One of the two people shot during an apparent robbery in Wicomico County late last night has died from his wounds, as state and local police continue the search for multiple suspects. 

The deceased victim is identified as Andreas Aquiler, 23, of the 1000-block of Margaret Street, Salisbury, Md. He was pronounced dead late this morning at Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

The 16-year-old male who was also shot in the incident remains hospitalized at an undisclosed location. He is not being identified at this time for safety reasons.

The suspects are described as African American males, believed to be in their teens or early twenties. Two suspects were armed with guns. The armed suspects were part of a larger group of about six to eight suspects who were at or near the scene when the shootings occurred.

Shortly after 11:30 p.m. yesterday, officers from the Salisbury Police Department responded to the 1000-block of Margaret Street for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found both victims lying wounded on or near the front porch of the home.

The preliminary investigation indicates the victims were on their front porch about 11:30 p.m. yesterday, when a group of six to eight African American males were walking down the street. Four of those males separated from the group and walked toward the victims. Two of those four males approached the victims and demanded money. Both of those suspects were armed. The shootings occurred during the robbery.

Anyone with information about the suspects, or who may have seen suspicious persons or circumstances in the area late last night, is urged to contact police immediately. The Wicomico County Crime Solvers organization is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case. Persons with information are urged to call Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776, or the Salisbury Police Department at 410-548-3165, or the Maryland State Police at 410-749-3101. Callers may remain anonymous.