CLIFTON REHAM SALAAM CONVICTED OF ATTEMPTED SECOND DEGREE MURDER

On June 4th, 2014, Clifton R. Salaam, age 30, of Fruitland, Maryland was convicted by a Wicomico County jury of Attempted Second Degree Murder, First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Use of a Handgun in the Commission of a Crime of Violence, Wear, Carry and Transport a Handgun and Firearm Possession by a Prohibited Person. The charges against Salaam arose out of a shooting that occurred on October 13, 2013 at 214 Green Street in Fruitland, Maryland. The victim was shot in the abdomen and was hospitalized for approximately two months. Sentencing of Salaam has been deferred to a future date.

Wicomico County State’s Attorney Matthew A. Maciarello commended the Fruitland Police Department for their work in the investigation and prosecution of this case, especially Det. Brian Beaver. The following agencies also sent resources to assist in the investigation on the morning of the crime: Salisbury Police Department and the Wicomico County Sheriffs’ Office. Mr. Maciarello also thanked the citizens of Wicomico County who sat on the jury and Deputy State’s Attorney Ella Disharoon who prosecuted the case.