State Police Arrest Two Juveniles in Somerset County Homicide

Somerset County, MD - Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Somerset County that resulted in the death of one man and the injury of another.

Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with the homicide. Investigators believe additional individuals may be involved and are currently seeking assistance from the public.

The incident occurred on January 26 shortly after 2 p.m. Deputies from the Somerset County Sheriff's Office and troopers from the Maryland State Police Princess Anne Barrack responded to a report of a shooting in the 11000 block of Dryden Lane in Princess Anne.

Upon arrival, authorities located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds inside a 2026 Kia Seltos SUV parked on the roadway.

Derrick Knox, 46, of Salisbury, was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical services. An autopsy conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner later confirmed the cause of death as homicide by gunshot.

The second victim, identified as 41-year-old Kevin Pillar of Salisbury, was transported to a shock trauma center by the Maryland State Police Aviation Command.

Investigators arrested a 17-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy earlier this week. Both suspects are from Salisbury. They have been charged with first-degree felony murder, second-degree murder, robbery, and related criminal offenses.

The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is continuing the investigation with assistance from the Somerset County Sheriff's Office and the local State's Attorney's Office.

Authorities are asking anyone with relevant information to contact Sgt. Joe Meier of the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit at 443-515-0034. Crime Solvers of the Lower Eastern Shore has offered a reward of up to $1,000 for leads resulting in an arrest or conviction. Callers may remain confidential.

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