UPDATE: 15-Year-Old Shoots Stepfather in Cambridge

UPDATE: The Cambridge Police Department (CPD) identified Jaheem Mortaz Brown as the 15-year-old involved in the residential shooting that occurred on Friday, Sept. 5.

Upon officers arriving at the scene, they found Brown exiting the residence, and took him into custody without incident. CPD obtained a search and seizure warrant for the residence in an attempt to locate the gun that was involved, but was unsuccessful.

A witness reported to police that she had been sitting in her vehicle with the victim on Skinners Court, when Brown struck the vehicle with an unknown object. The victim reportedly exited the vehicle, at which point Brown brandished a firearm and shot the victim in the face. The witness stated Brown then pointed the firearm at her before fleeing on foot towards High Street.

Due to current Maryland Juvenile Reform Laws enacted by Maryland Lawmakers, Brown was not able to be questioned to find out a motive or the whereabouts of the firearm. Due to the nature of the crime, Brown is being charged as an adult. He was later turned over to the Dorchester County Department of Corrections on No Bond, and has been charged with attempted murder and assault, amongst others.

CAMBRIDGE, Md. – Cambridge Police responded to a residential shooting on the 400 block of Skinners Court earlier this morning.

Around 11:30 a.m., officers arrived at the reported residence and discovered a male victim with a gunshot wound to the face. He was flown to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma for his injuries.

The suspect, a 15-year-old male who is believed to be the victim’s stepson, was taken into custody at the scene.

The Cambridge Police Department will continue to provide updates as the investigation continues.