On October 28, 2024, shortly after 7:30 p.m., Maryland State Police troopers responded to a reported shooting in the 800-block of West Road in Salisbury. Officers found 32-year-old Tevin Mumford suffering from gunshot wounds; he was transported to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional hospital and was later pronounced deceased. A second victim, 33-year-old Ekoye Emmanuel Spates of Salisbury, was also shot and taken to TidalHealth by a bystander before transfer to Christiana Hospital in Delaware for treatment.

The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit took the lead on the investigation and offered a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. After weeks of investigation, a suspect was identified and on December 6, 2024, 20-year-old Jermaine Wilson of Princess Anne was arrested and charged with first- and second-degree murder, attempted first- and second-degree murder, and other criminal counts; he was held at the Caroline County Detention Center. The investigation remains active.

If anyone has information about the shooting or saw activity in the 800-block of West Road on October 28, please come forward.