This is an update to a previous story posted yesterday.
On Sunday, March 24, 2019 at approximately 4:53 p.m., the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to the 300 block of Highland Drive, Glen Burnie, Maryland for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival officers located a deceased adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds lying in the parking lot.The victim was positively identified as Antwon Elijah Queen, a twenty year old male from the 500 block of Baltic Avenue, Brooklyn, Maryland.
A second deceased adult male victim was discovered in a room located within an apartment complex also in the 300 block of Highland Drive. The victim was positively identified as Antwan Troy Briggs, a twenty four year old male with no fixed address. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday, March 25, 2019 to determine the exact cause and manner of each death.
Anne Arundel County Homicide Detectives and Evidence Technicians responded to the scene where numerous items of evidentiary value were collected. A comprehensive canvass of the area was conducted where several witnesses were located and interviewed. Preliminary information suggests this was a targeted incident and not a random act of violence.
Detectives have been working throughout the night as this is a very active and fluid investigation. Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward by calling the Anne Arundel County Homicide Unit at 410-222-4731. If anyone with information wishes to remain anonymous, they can also contact the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line 410-222-4700 or Metro Crime Stoppers.
- AACoPD
