The deceased man is identified as Fednel (nmn) Rhinvil, 25, of the 700-block of Dennis Street, Salisbury, Md. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office deputy is identified as Deputy First Class Benjamin Jones, 35, a 14-year-veteran of the department. The deputy sustained an injury to his hand during a fight with Rhinvil. He was treated at Peninsula Regional Medical Center and released.
Sheriff Lewis contacted the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit and requested its investigators conduct the police involved shooting investigation. Assistance is being provided by the State Police Criminal Enforcement Division, the Salisbury Police, the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Sheriff’s Office, and the Wicomico County Bureau of Investigation.
The preliminary investigation indicates that at about 1:45 a.m. today, the deputy was patrolling in the 700-block of Dennis Street when he saw two individuals walking on the street near East Road. Deputies had been informed yesterday of information involving threats that had been made to ‘shoot up’ a house on Olivia Street, one block over. Citizens had also contacted the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office recently requesting increased patrols in the area. The deputy stopped and attempted to conduct a brief field interview with the two people on the street.
When the deputy called to the men, one stopped, but the other, later identified as Rhinvil, continued walking. The deputy repeated his request to stop and the man began running. The deputy pursued on foot and caught Rhinvil as he scaled a fence.
The investigation indicates a fight ensued and the deputy was pinned on the ground on his back. As he struggled to escape, the deputy saw Rhinvil pull a handgun from his pocket. Fearing for his life, the deputy pulled his department-issued .45 caliber Glock pistol and shot Rhinvil.
It is not believed Rhinvil fired his gun. Emergency medical services personnel responded, but Rhinvil was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators have recovered a loaded and cocked revolver from the scene. It will be forwarded to the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division for investigation and analysis. Rhinvil’s body has been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy.
Investigators have been working throughout the day contacting residents in the area and attempting to identify witnesses. Anyone who may have been a witness is urged to contact Maryland State Police investigators at the Salisbury Barrack, at 410-749-3101 x138.
The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit investigation is continuing. Upon completion, the investigation will be forwarded to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office for review.
Sheriff Lewis has placed the deputy on routine administrative leave, as is procedure. He will be asking the Maryland State Police Internal Affairs Unit to conduct a concurrent investigation into the police involved shooting.
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 207 of 207Al Capone wasn't "cut down by the cops" in the sense that he was killed by gunfire. In the end, he dies of complications of syphilis (his brain turned to Swiss cheese.)
He was jailed not on the criminal charges of which he was undoubtedly guilty (murder, etc.), but by failure to pay federal taxes on his ill-gotten gains.
In the end, a prostitute gave him the disease from which he died, a disease that at the time had no cure.
Okay, I have a scenario for all commenters. I own a nice, legally bought and owned carry size firearm complete with a nice IWB holster to carry it concealed. I havs also qualified for the 30 State CCW permit which is legal in Delaware and Virginia, but not Maryland.
So, as a Md Resident, I cannot legally carry this Concealed weapon in Salisbury or Wicomico while walking through neighborhoods described even though if I ever did it would be in my best interest to do so. BTW, I never do for good personal reason. (Being, of course, I'm not looking for trouble, and know there is no trouble inside my own home, and I'm sleepy at 2am)
So, now I'm walking along with my friend and a cop pulls up along side. I am totally illegal. I can try to appear calm and friendly and talk my way through, but that may only last as long as the officer's mood. If i refuse to be searched, I may become suspect.If I tell the officer I am carrying, I admit to a crime. I lose my freedom immediately along with my nice $650 gun and owe lawyers lots more money.I don't want to lose my life, either, and don't want to kill an officer either.
A snap decision has to be made right now.
Lesson here? I'm at home in bed sleeping soundly with my "friend" under the pillow, and only had a bad dream. Going out to the range tomorrow to practice.
"Every time I see comments from people like you makes me hate white America even more."
Dude - don't be judging others. That's a seriously racist message you're sharing there.
Oh no....not another white guilt thing. The deputy operated properly in accordance with the law.
Your an idiot.
That's right bow down to all cop orders!
Who couldn't see this spate of cop shootings coming. All because they "fear for their lives." When they lowered the physical standards, decades ago, in response to the demands that women be allowed to do the police work, those same lower standards applied to all that applied, men included. Used to be all the cops were 6' or taller. Now these smaller cops get themselves into situations that end up requiring them to use deadly force. With all the mace, tasers, and non-lethal force available to them, you have to wonder why actual physical force and deadly force has become so commonplace. Heck, where was this guys backup? If nothing else, there is strength in numbers.
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