Maryland State Police Arrest Suspect In Wicomico County Homicide

(SALISBURY, MD) – Maryland State Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a man Monday in Wicomico County.

The suspect, Bisheri Damond Jacobs, 19, of Salisbury, Maryland, is charged with first- and second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and accessory after the fact to first- and second-degree murder.

Maryland State Police, with assistance of the Salisbury City Police Department, arrested Jacobs Wednesday at his residence. He was transported to the Wicomico County Detention Center, where he is being held without bond.

Shortly before 10 p.m. on July 31, officers from the Salisbury Police Department responded to Pemberton Manor Apartments after receiving a 9-1-1 call for a reported shooting. Responding officers found the victim, Keith Lamont Chaney, 34, of Salisbury, Maryland, lying on the ground in front of the apartment complex with what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. Chaney was transported by ambulance to Tidal Health Medical Center where he was declared deceased.

The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is leading the investigation. Salisbury Police Department and Wicomico County Narcotics are assisting in the case. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on the homicide is asked to contact Maryland State Police investigators at 443-366-5072. Callers can remain anonymous.

The case remains under investigation…

    Bisheri Damond Jacobs

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