SUSPECT ARRESTED IN RELATION TO JULY 5, 2023 MASS SHOOTING IN SALISBURY

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August 11, 2023
Salisbury, MD - The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division (CID) continues to investigate the shooting incident on Chippewa Blvd in Salisbury, MD, on July 5, 2023, that resulted in one individual being killed and seven additional subjects shot.An extensive investigation has been completed. On August 11, 2023, CID served a search and seizure warrant with the assistance of the Salisbury Police Department in the 400 block of Bailey Lane, Salisbury, MD.The target of the search warrant, Kairee Daquan Vanlandingham, was arrested for firearm-related offenses.Additionally, evidence was collected during the search warrant further connecting Vanlandingham to the incident.Vandlandingham admitted to discharging a firearm during the incident. Vanlandingham is a convicted felon, therefore prohibited from possessing firearms.Vanlandingham was charged with assault 1st degree, possession of a firearm with a felony conviction, illegal possession of a regulated firearm, wear a handgun on person, and reckless endangerment.These are preliminary charges and Vandlandingham may face additional charges as a result of this investigation.It should be noted that this is an active investigation and additional subjects will likely be charged in thefuture.The Sheriff's Office believes that the public may still have additional information to assist with theinvestigation. Maryland Crime Solvers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone that provides informationthat leads to an arrest and conviction for this crime.Anonymous information may also be submitted to Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776 or through the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office app (free download from the app store); persons providing information leading to individuals arrested in this case may be eligible for a cash reward.All subjects mentioned in this press release are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  © Eastern Shore Undercover LLC TM/SM. All Rights Reserved.