SALISBURY – A search is underway for a suspect as Maryland State Police (MSP) continue their investigation into the killing of a 10-year boy who was shot Monday night in Salisbury. 

The juvenile victim is not being identified at this time, a statement from the MSP said on Tuesday. Emergency medical service personnel transported the child to Tidal Health Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased Monday night.

At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 5, officers from the Salisbury Police Department responded to a residence in the 200-block of Clay Street after receiving a 9-1-1 call for a reported shooting. Responding officers found the victim with an apparent gunshot wound.  Police believe he was inside the house along with his mother and two other young children at the time of the shooting.

The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was requested to take the lead on this investigation.  Additional assistance is being provided by members of the Salisbury Police Department. Maryland State Police crime scene technicians processed the shooting scene. 

A suspect description is not known currently. Investigators have been interviewing witnesses and residents in the area. Crime scene evidence has been transported to the State Police Forensic Sciences Division crime laboratory for analysis.

A reward of up to $22,000 has been offered thanks to the FBI, MSP and Crime Solvers of the Eastern Shore, for anyone with information leading to an arrest in this case. Callers with info can contact the TIP line at 410-453-8983.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Solvers of the Eastern Shore at 410-548-1776. Callers may remain anonymous.