Five-Year-Old Killed, Man Injured in Dorchester Co. Shooting; MSP Investigates

LINKWOOD, Md. – The Maryland State Police (MSP) are investigating a fatal shooting that left a five-year-old girl dead and another injured early Tuesday morning.

Around 2:17 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Easton Barrack responded to a residence in the 3900 block of Ocean Gateway for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival on the scene, troopers located two victims with suspected gunshot wounds. Troopers say the second victim, a 30-year-old male, was flown to a local trauma center for treatment of his injuries.

Investigators from the MSP Homicide Unit responded to the scene, and Crime Scene Technicians from the Forensic Sciences Division additionally processed the scene for evidence.

Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact the Easton Barrack at 410-822-3101.