/ CBS Baltimore. Thanks for contacting us. Deputies then learned a third gunshot victim was at the Cherry Hill Plaza on Beauchamp Road. A man called 911 to report the deaths just after 9 a.m., leading police to the victims. Deputies who responded to the scene on Hebron Court found the father dead inside a detached garage, with a semi-automatic handgun lying next to him. Marcus Milligan was the 911 caller and he killed the others, then himself, a sheriffs office spokesman, Lt. Michael Holmes, said by telephone. Deputies made entry to the home and also found a man dead. He recalled seeing the children go out for walks with the dogs and cats in tow. All Rights Reserved. (AP Photo/Ryan Collerd). ELKTON, Md. 0:36 A Maryland man died Wednesday night after being shot multiple times in an Elkton neighborhood, the Cecil County Sheriff's Office said. There was no hint whatsoever of anything.. Two adults and three children were found shot to death Friday at a Maryland house after a man called 911 from the home to report a shooting, authorities said. Authorities did not immediately release the identities of the victims, but said there is no ongoing threat to the public. Deputies were called to the home just after 9 a.m. by a man who said three children and a woman had been shot and killed, Holmes said. Maryland's top source for breaking news, weather & traffic. Deputies made entry to the home and also found a man dead. Any loss is terrible, but a loss to this level, which is not a common thing its certainly not a common thing here in Cecil County its tragic and terrible and it takes a long time for people to process.. The shooter fled the scene and remains at large. Follow WJZ on Facebook and download the app. Its grief is what it is at this point, Adams said. Anytime you have a loss to these levels. The shooting occurred on a cul-de-sac in an area of residential streets interspersed with wooded areas about 60 miles (97 kilometers) northeast of Baltimore and a few miles west of the Delaware state line. A bullet also struck the vehicle. You have permission to edit this article. / CBS Baltimore. All five had been shot. The sheriff declined to say what the motive might have been. ELK MILLS, Md. Five adults were found dead inside a Maryland home Friday in what authorities said was a quadruple murder and suicide. Investigators say two vehicles were traveling next to one another when one of the drivers opened fire on the other. High 58F. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. The suspect, identified as William Ferguson, V, 19, of New Castle, Delaware, is charged with 23 counts related to felony drug distribution and firearm violations on April 27, 2023. Suspect fires shotgun at 2 police officers in Germantown standoff, 2 Temple University exchange students die in out-of-state crash, PSPCA hosts 'Dog-warts' Quidditch Tournament in Philly to raise money. . Authorities did not immediately release the identities of the victims, but said there is no ongoing threat to the public. Cecil County Sheriff Scott Adams said a man, a woman and three children in the 5th, 7th and 8th grade were found Friday morning in a large two-story home in Elk Mills. Deputies were called to the first block of Willow. "I just heard that five people were shot and killed that's all I heard. "As you can tell from out back, they had lots of fun things to play with, so they enjoyed themselves here. The DNA sample was sent to the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division to be analyzed. According to the authorities, an unnamed man had called 911 on Friday morning to report that a woman and three children had been shot at a home in Elk Mills, about 60 miles northeast of Baltimore. She has succumbed to her injuries," said Elkton Police Det. Cecil. The deceased family members have been identified as Marcus Milligan, 39, his wife, Tara Ricker Milligan, 37, and their children, 14-year-old Teresa, 11-year-old Nora and 8-year-old Finn. A semi-automatic handgun was located near the dead man. Video from the scene showed the home with cream siding and red shutters and a detached garage surrounded by police tape. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. April 28, 2023. ELKTON Investigators have released the name of the woman who was fatally shot early Tuesday morning, Nov. 30 inside a 7-Eleven in Elkton while she was working her shift at that convenience. Copyright 2023 The Washington Times, LLC. ", He asked for "prayers for anybody involved in this who responded or may have had some involvement with this.". Two adults and three children were found shot to death Friday at a Maryland house after a man called 911 from the home to report a shooting, authorities said. Copyright 2022 Associated Press. "I was actually here around 9:30 this morning just seeing all the cops come. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore performed autopsies and confirmed that all five died as a result of gunshot wounds, officials said. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our, Cecil County Sheriff Scott Adams speaks at a news conference on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 in Elkton, Md., about five people, including three children, who were found dead with gunshot wounds at a home in Elk Mills, Md., earlier in the day. The 15-year-old boy, who was also in a vehicle stolen from New Jersey, had been shot in the arm. ELK MILLS, Md. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. At approximately 4:30 a.m., deputies responded to the unit block of Academy Drive in Elkton for a report of a person suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Any loss is terrible, but a loss to this level, which is not a common thing its certainly not a common thing here in Cecil County its tragic and terrible and it takes a long time for people to process.. Its a horrific day, and I know everybodys prayers are appreciated. Sgt. ELKTON, Md. (AP) Two adults and three children were found shot to death Friday at a Maryland house after a man called 911 from the home to report a shooting, authorities said. Police said they have yet to uncover any red flags and noted there was no prior history of calls from the home on Hebron Court. ELKTON, Md. NEW PRESS RELEASE: 3 children two adults deceased in Cecil County. If you have any information that could help police, call 410-398-4200, Extension 13. ELKTON, Md. CECIL COUNTY, Md. (AP) Two adults and three children were found shot to death Friday at a Maryland house after a man called 911 from the home to report a shooting, authorities said. A semi-automatic handgun was located near the dead man. On November 5, 2022, investigators received a National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) lead related to the recovered loaded firearm, indicating it was involved in a shooting in New Castle County, Delaware. Residents are now left shaken as they wait to find out why this happened. Cecil County . A semi-automatic handgun and cellphone were found near the man, officials said. Maryland State Police investigators coordinated with the New Castle County Police Department, which ultimately lead detectives from the New Castle County to arrest and charge Ferguson with the prior shooting. Neighbors said the family had moved to the suburb about two years ago. Two girls, ages 15 and 14, suffered gunshot wounds to the face and leg. A neighbor told WJZ a family lives in the house. Tara and the children should be alive today. Sheriff: 3 children among victims shot to death near Elkton, An Epidemic: The Opioid Crisis in Delaware and Beyond, Officials: Fatal shooting of family of 5 was murder-suicide, Officials name 2 parents, 3 children who died in shooting, Newark crash critically injures teen girl, Salesianum gets $10 million gift to further upgrade its sports facilities, Nails, screws dumped intentionally on Hockessin area roadways; suspect charged. ELK MILLS, Md. I really dont, Driscoll said. The sheriff didnt provide a possible motive for the shooting. First published on September 9, 2022 / 10:37 AM. 7-Eleven employee shot and killed in Elkton. Cecil County Sheriff Scott Adams speaks at a news conference on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 in Elkton, Md., about five people, including three children, who were found dead with gunshot wounds at a home in Elk Mills, Md., earlier in the day. ELKTON, Md. Deputies responded to the home shortly after 9:30 a.m. Friday morning after a man called 911 to report that three children and a woman had been fatally shot and said he planned to kill himself when the call ended, the sheriffs office said. The sheriff declined to say what the motive might have been. This caused the other vehicle to go off the road and overturn. He said the children were homeschooled, a detail that the sheriff had earlier confirmed. Video from the scene showed the home with cream siding and red shutters and a detached garage surrounded by police tape. It was a new start for them," he said. . The sheriff declined to say what the motive might have been, but added the man appeared to have killed himself. The bodies of Ricker Milligan and her children were found throughout the house. Authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the public. He said his office has no records of previous calls to the Milligan familys home. Counseling has been provided to first responders. Other people who were inside the car fled before deputies arrived. "That's crazy.". WJZ Investigator Mike Hellgren came to WJZ in the spring of 2004. I dont know why anyone would want to hurt those children. The suspect, identified as William Ferguson, V, 19, of New Castle, Delaware, is charged with 23 counts related to felony drug distribution and firearm violations on April 27, 2023. Ron Odom. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. My phone hasnt stopped ringing from people concerned about this and upset about this, Adams said. The shooting happened at their Elk Mills home on Hebron Court, a cul-de-sac in an area of residential streets interspersed with wooded areas just north of Elkton and a few miles west of the Delaware state line. Animal control is bringing out a dog from the crime scene in Cecil County where 5 bodies were found @wjz pic.twitter.com/AA6B7mcWhO. The Milligans next-door neighbor said the father had been over to his house last Monday to use his printer to print a book report for his daughter. The clerk inside was the victim of the shooting. They found five bodies in a home on a quiet cul de sac in Elk. The sheriff's office said they got multiple calls about a group stealing from vehicles near the Persimmon Creek and West Creek Village Apartments areas around 3 a.m. As they responded to the scene, calls came in about shots fired in the area. That clerk has been identified as 34-year-old Brenda Kristen Duncan. Three people were shot in Elkton, Cecil County, Monday afternoon, including a 7-year-old boy. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. A man was shot and killed outside of his home in Elkton Wednesday night. One body was found in the garage, another on the first floor and three bodies on the second floor. Maryland State Police are assisting in the investigation because of the "extensive crime scene," the sheriff said. The bodies were in different locations in the house. Adams said that his office has no records of deputies responding to calls at the house. Five people were found dead inside a home in northeastern Maryland on. The bodies were in different locations in the house. Chance of rain 30%.. This investigation was funded, in part, by the Governors Office of Crime Control and Prevention, Youth and Victim Services Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN). Oops, this content can't be loadedbecause you're having connectivity problems, Stay always informed and up to date with our breaking news alerts, - Associated Press - Friday, September 9, 2022. Cecil County Sheriff Scott Adams said a man, a woman and three children in the 5th, 7th and 8th grade were found Friday morning in a large two-story home in Elk Mills. The victims were discovered throughout different locations of a home on Hebron Court in Elk Mills. Officers responded to . Chief Deputy Gerald Widdoes is standing left. Two parents and their three children were found fatally shot at a Maryland home, authorities said Saturday. (AP) Two adults and three children were found shot to death Friday at a Maryland house after a man called 911 from the home to report a shooting, authorities said. The incident happened on Elkton Road in Elkton, Maryland on Wednesday afternoon. A K9 scan of the vehicle resulted in a positive alert for controlled dangerous substances (CDS). A neighbor, Tom Driscoll, who can see the residence where the shooting happened from his home, said that a couple with three children had lived there for at least five years. May 16, 2021 (ELKTON, MD) - A search is underway for a suspect as Maryland State Police continue their investigation into the murder of a Delaware man who was shot yesterday evening in Elkton, Md. May 11, 2020 / 10:58 PM / CBS Baltimore. (WJZ) -- Three teenagers from Wilmington, Delaware suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting overnight north of Elkton, the Cecil County Sheriff's Office said. He is currently at the Howard R. Young Correctional Facility in Wilmington, Delaware. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. (ELKTON, MD) Maryland State Police charge a Delaware man following a felony drug and firearm investigation from last October in Cecil County. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at1-800-273-8255or go toSuicidePreventionLifeline.org. ELKTON, Md. A semi-automatic handgun was located near the dead man. Police did not give ages but said the children were in the 5th, 7th and 8th grades. Mike holds a B.S. Deputies got to the 900 block of Elk Mills Road to find seven people, including six minors, in a vehicle that had been reported stolen in New Jersey. Its grief is what it is at this point, Adams said. Cecil County . Cecil County. They didnt deserve this. (WJZ) -- Three teenagers from Wilmington, Delaware suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting overnight north of Elkton, the Cecil County Sheriff's Office said Thursday. Family friend Alisha Minter wrote a moving post on Facebook about the scourge of mental illness and apologized to Marcus Milligan on behalf of their community for failing to check on him in these dark times., Im so sorry that you felt this was the only way out of it, Minter wrote. Officials in Maryland said the fatal shooting of a couple and their three children at their home near Elkton last week is considered a murder-. Multiple bodies are reported to have been discovered inside a property in Cecil County near the Maryland-Delaware line. Police said several neighboring schools were placed on a heightened state of alert after the 911 call but there is currently no threat to the community. (WJZ) -- Cecil County Police announced that Pulaski Highway has reopened and that there is no public safety threat following a bomb threat on Wednesday. Numerous law enforcement vehicles were at the scene. March 18, 2021 / 3:50 PM Rain showers this evening with overcast skies overnight. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. MCIN provides grant funding and strategic support to sites to identify, disrupt, and dismantle criminal organizations through inter-agency collaboration and data sharing, to increase safety in Maryland. The . "The clerk inside was the victim of the shooting. After the gunshot or gunshots reportedly were. ELKTON, Md. This is highly unusual, said Odom. Any loss is terrible, but a loss to this level, which is not a common thing - its certainly not a common thing here in Cecil County - its tragic and terrible and it takes a long time for people to process.. Police investigating suspected 'road rage' shooting near Elkton Mar 8, 2023 ELKTON An investigation is continuing after a motorist reportedly fired a gun at another vehicle on an. Autopsies confirmed that all five people died from gunshot wounds, the Cecil County Sheriffs Office said in a new release on Saturday. ELKTON, Md. The Sheriff's Office declines to identify the victim until contact is made with the next of kin. Authorities did not immediately release the identities of the victims, but said there is no ongoing threat to the public. Additional reporting by Annie Rose Ramos and Ava-joye Burnett. Cecil County Sheriff Scott Adams speaks at a news conference on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 in Elkton, Md., about five people, including three children, who were found dead with gunshot wounds at a. A critical incident stress management team was sent to the scene to speak with deputies, paramedics and others involved in this investigation, the sheriffs office said. The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 1600 block of Elkton Road, less than a mile from the Delaware border, police said. Schools in the area were briefly placed on a heightened state of alert. Ron Odom. ACTIVE SHOOTER: WRDE has just confirmed police are investigating a deadly shooting and police have closed a stretch of Route 40 in Elkton, Md., in Cecil County. Updated on: September 9, 2022 / 11:22 PM As investigators approached the vehicle, the group fled leaving the Ford Fusion engine running and unattended. Cecil County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left one person dead Sunday. Cloudy with occasional showers this afternoon. People in the small Cecil County community, which is just miles from the Delaware state line, knew something was terribly wrong when their quiet street suddenly got busy. Join WDEL at the 101st Wilmington Flower Market, May 11-13 at Rockford Park, The latest health news from WDEL - sponsored by GOLO, Law enforcement gather at the scene Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, in Elk Mills, Md., about 60 miles (97 km) northeast of Baltimore. The subject hung up and we tried to make calls back to the residence that went unanswered," a deputy said at a news conference. A Newark man was arrested and is being charged with murder after police say he shot the owners of an Elkton, Maryland, hotel, killing one and wounding another Friday night. Sierra Steiner, 28, of Newark, and. ELKTON, Md. Sheriff Scott Adams told WJZ he was limited in what he could say because the man's next of kin had yet to be notified. ELK MILLS The fatal shooting of a Maryland couple and their three children at their home last week is considered a murder-suicide, officials announced Monday. (AP) Two adults and three children were found shot to death Friday at a Maryland house after a man called 911 from the home to report a shooting, authorities said. A Newark man caught on security video opening fire on the married owners of an Elkton, Md., motel in the lobby of their establishment in March 2021 - killing the woman and critically wounding . Detectives are still going through the surveillance camera footage from the 7-Eleven on North Street in Elkton, where a masked man shot and killed a store employee. Its grief is what it is at this point, Adams said. The incident happened on Elkton Road in Elkton, Maryland . Chance of rain 50%. The driver of the overturned vehicle was shot in the hand. They used to play around here all the time, they had a dog, too. My phone hasnt stopped ringing from people concerned about this and upset about this, Adams said. ELK MILLS, Md. The Cecil County Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide after two adults and three children were found dead inside an Elk Mills home Friday morning. Police are stopping short of calling it a robbery for now, and it is not yet known if the victim knew the gunman or had any previous encounters with him. Adams said that his office has no records of deputies responding to calls at the house. Five dead in Cecil County shooting Friday morning. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The sheriff's office said the teens in both vehicles went to the area together when they were fired at by someone in another vehicle. Get alerts from WJZ first! It is tragic and terrible and takes a long time for people to process. Anyone with information in the case should call police at 410-392-2124. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Numerous law enforcement vehicles were at the scene. The investigation is continuing into the deaths of Marcus and Tara Milligan, 39 and 37 respectively; and their children, Teresa, 14; Nora, 11; and Finn, 8, the Cecil County Sheriffs Office said in a news release. They were not injured, added Odom. Deputies were called to the home just after 9 a.m. by a man who said three children and a woman had been shot and killed, Holmes said. @wjz pic.twitter.com/A6wTUsSpkQ. Anytime you have a loss to these levels. The bodies were in different locations in the house. We like to think we have a safe community and that these kinds of things are very limited in happening here, but unfortunately, its the nature of the world we live in today.. UPDATE March 12 3:58 p.m. The Rockingham County Sheriff's Office has released information of a suspect allegedly involved in the shooting incident that took place in Elkton on Friday morning . "It was very short. Cecil County is one of a number of MCIN sites throughout Maryland. He'd driven to the area after seeing news choppers. He said the parents kept to themselves, but the children once brought cookies at Christmas and would sometimes bring his dogs back to him if they wandered. Get your morning news in your e-mail inbox. Deputies made entry to the home and also found a man dead. All rights reserved. Cecil County Animal Services also was contacted because pets were found inside the home. ELKTON, Md. They said it was "too early" to call the case a murder-suicide. A shooting incident occurred this evening, Friday, September 9, in the Elk Mills community in Maryland, Baltimore. Cecil County Sheriff Scott Adams said a man, a woman and three children - in the 5th, 7th and 8th grade - were found Friday morning in a large two-story home in Elk Mills. -- A somber Cecil County sheriff spoke about the tragic discovery his deputies made just after 9:30 Friday morning. (AP Photo/Brian Witte), Pari Mavrophilipos, celebrated family cook who emigrated from Greece, dies, Outdoor dining is here to stay: 5 things to know about Baltimores new policy for curbside parklets, Billboards and banner ads: Lawyers seek Maryland child sex abuse survivors for forthcoming flood of suits, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. (WJZ) -- Three people, including a 7-year-old boy, were shot in Elkton Monday afternoon, leading to an hours-long standoff, police said. It was just as normal as you can be, the man named Jeff told the station WJZ. Marc should be live today. ELKTON An investigation is continuing after a motorist reportedly fired a gun at another vehicle on an Elkton-area highway Wednesday afternoon during a suspected road rage incident causing. Five people are dead following a Friday morning shooting in Cecil County. Those who knew the doomed family said the parents had lost their youngest son, Conor, to childhood cancer three years ago. (AP Photo/Brian Witte) (Brian Witte/AP). Five killed in Cecil County shooting, police say. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. "Any loss is terrible, but a loss at this level is not a common thing and certainly not a common thing here in Cecil County. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and grew up partly in both Chicago and Louisiana. When deputies arrived, they found the five members of the family dead in various locations inside the home and in the detached garage. "We are actively trying to find that motive but right now we don't have that," Sheriff Adams said. An additional crime scene was detected in the 2000 block of Singerly Road, which Sheriff's Office crime scene technicians were investigating. Two adults and three children were found shot to death Friday at a Maryland house after a man called 911 from the home to report a shooting, authorities said. "They're my neighbors. Its a horrific day, and I know everybodys prayers are appreciated, Sheriff Scott Adams said at a news conference on Friday. The . Investigators have released some surveillance photos of the alleged shooter, who seems to have been unaware that someone else was inside the store when the murder occurred. While on patrol, investigators observed a group of people around a 2019 Ford Fusion, bearing temporary Delaware registration, and playing loud music. Low near 45F. As soon as I saw the yellow tape, I knew that means someone's gone," one neighbor told WJZ. . She has succumbed to her injuries, said Elkton Police Det. Advertisement WBAL-TV 11 News spoke with investigators and neighbors about the incident. ELKTON, Md. (AP) Two adults and three children were found shot to death Friday at a Maryland house after a man called 911 from the home to report a shooting, authorities said. (AP) Two adults and three children were found shot to death Friday at a Maryland house after a man called 911 from the home to report a shooting, authorities said. 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According to the authorities, an unnamed man had called 911 on Friday morning to report that a woman and three children had been shot at a home in Elk Mills, about 60 miles northeast of. Things must have been really bad somehow.. Animal Control removed several pets from the house-a dog and two cats. The man was found in the garage. Officials are still searching for the shooter. The sheriff addressed the trauma to them and the entire community. Sheriff: This is a tragic and terrible day for our community. They found five bodies in a home on a quiet cul de sac in Elk Mills, including a man, a woman and three children. -- A somber Cecil County sheriff spoke about the tragic discovery his deputies made just after 9:30 Friday morning. Video from the scene showed the home with cream siding and red shutters and a detached garage surrounded by police tape. "We're not aware of any other weapons that have been located inside the residence," Lt. Michael Holmes said.