CLIFTON REHAM SALAAM SENTENCED FOR 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.

On July 3rd, 2014, Salaam was sentenced by a Wicomico County Judge to 30 years (20 years active and 10 suspended) in the Division of Corrections for attempted second degree murder, 5 years without parole for use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence, consecutive to the sentence imposed for the attempted murder, and an additional 5 years without parole, also consecutive, for possession of a handgun by a prohibited person.

Wicomico County State’s Attorney Matthew A. Maciarello commended the Fruitland Police Department for their work in the investigation and prosecution of this case. 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.

For more information or for an interview please call the Office of the State’s Attorney at (410) 548-4880 or go to www.wicomicosao.com.