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Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Suspects Sought in Wicomico County Homicide – Up To $2,000 Reward Offered

January 31, 2017

(Salisbury, MD) – As Maryland State Police continue to investigate a homicide in Wicomico County on the night of December 26, 2016 that claimed the life of a 31 year old man, a reward of up to $2,000 is offered for any information that may lead to the arrest of a suspect involved.

The victim, identified as James Edward Joyce, 31, of Salisbury, was pronounced dead while in route to Peninsula Regional Medical Center the night of the incident. The autopsy report ruled his death as homicide by gunshot wound. Investigators remain uncertain whether the victim was the intended target during the home invasion.

The second victim, identified as Joyce’s mother, Hilda Barkley, 56, of Salisbury, sustained two gunshot wounds. She was treated for her injuries at Peninsula Regional Medical Center and later released.

Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Monday, December 26, 2016, police officers from the Salisbury City Police Department were flagged down in the area of the 700 block of Baker Street in Salisbury by an individual who reported the shooting inside a nearby two-story apartment on Baker Street in Salisbury. The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was called by the Salisbury City Police Department to lead the investigation.

Investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit and the Salisbury City Police Department continue to obtain additional information. Police believe there may be more than one suspect involved in this incident.

Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to contact Crime Solvers of the Lower Eastern Shore at 410-548-1776. A reward of up to $2,000 is offered for information that leads investigators to the arrest of those responsible for this murder. Callers may remain confidential.

The investigation continues…

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

It's a murder case and they are offering only $2,000 reward? Make it at least $10,000 and maybe I will tell what I know. But definitely not for no measly $2,000.

Anonymous said...

Yet the media will not talk about this nor will wboc they are such a load of wastefull news report whats going on like the crime in our towns or nearby towns home invasions robberies thefts murder if it were on our news people would sleep better at night with there peice loaded and ready when you hear that noise should have conceal and carry police are looking for recruits but we are local tax payers paying for crime to stop paying for long investigations cover ups etc worrying about blue fire hydrant reflectors REALLY day wants to do a 5million$ bike paths zoo updates how bout 5 million in helping with lighting areas and keeping our people safe

Anonymous said...

Baker skreet? Best not live there. I crouch down low in my seat driving through that hood. Don't be white there, either. SPD hates to go there at night.

Anonymous said...

See thats the problem they see it u see it and thats what u have to do good for you but thats a shame when you know that theres a problem they no it and still happens every week thats a problem maybe i should run for next mayor they need to get out the photo ops and do something if our people contacted and reported what they see it would change

Anonymous said...

7:40 I hope your a female. If you are in fact a make please stop being a coward and grow a set.

Anonymous said...

The mayor needs that money for paint for bike lanes and rainbow flags for jim.