Wicomico Sheriff's Office makes arrest in connection to mass shooting

Salisbury Independent
Posted 8/14/23

Wicomico County Sheriff’s officials have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with a homicide that occurred as part of a mass shooting in west Salisbury.

On Aug. 11, Kairee Daquan …

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Wicomico Sheriff's Office makes arrest in connection to mass shooting

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Wicomico County Sheriff’s officials have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with a homicide that occurred as part of a mass shooting in west Salisbury.

On Aug. 11, Kairee Daquan Vanlandingham taken into custody following a Criminal Investigation Division search at a home on Bailey Lane in Salisbury.

Officials said Vanlandingham was charged with firearm related offenses, adding that evidence was collected during the search connecting Vanlandingham to the July 5 shooting incident on Chippewa Boulevard.

Officials said Vanlandingham is a convicted felon and, therefore, prohibited from possessing firearms.

He was charged with 1st degree assault, possession of a firearm with a felony conviction, illegal possession of a regulated firearm, wearing a handgun on person and reckless endangerment, according to a Sheriff’s Office news release.

Officials said that while an extensive investigation has been completed, the probe is ongoing and more charges are expected.

Detectives are still seeking the public’s help as it continues to investigate. The shooting occurred at a block party; a 14-year-old boy was killed and seven others were injured.

Officials said that despite numerous leads and information already obtained during the investigation, detectives believe that the public may still have additional information to assist with the investigation.

Crime Solvers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest and conviction for this crime.

Immediately following the shooting, officials said they were searching for multiple shooters.

Wicomico deputies and Maryland State Police were called to the area of Chippewa Boulevard and Kiowa Avenue off Business Route 50, just after midnight July 5.

According to troopers, a huge crowd had gathered for a July Fourth celebration, which prompted a radio call for more officers. When people in the crowd began beating on the police vehicles, officers left the scene and gunfire erupted.

The Sheriff's Office, Salisbury Police Department and Delmar Police immediately responded.

About an hour after the initial incident, another shooting was reported, which the Sheriff's Office investigators believe to be connected.

The victim was identified as Xavier Cordei Maddox, 14, of Salisbury, who died from a gunshot wound to the head.

The shooting victims were taken to the Salisbury medical center by EMS vehicles and in private cars.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 410-548-4898.

Anonymous information may be submitted to Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776, through the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office app or through wicomicosheriff.com.

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