Southwest District Attempt Murder Arrest

On April 19, 2023, members of the Warrant Apprehension Task Force (WATF), Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force (CARFTF) and Howard County Police Officers arrested 27-year-old Devonta Hunter-Bergess of Baltimore in the 3000 block of Oak Green Circle.

Investigators believe that Hunter-Bergess shot a 25-year-old male on April 12, 2023, in the 1000 block of Wildwood Parkway.

Hunter-Bergess was transported by detectives to the Central Booking Intake Facility where he has been charged with Attempted 1st Degree Murder and various handgun violations.

Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives at 410-396-2488 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup. You may also anonymously text a tip by visiting the MCS of Maryland website.

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Southwest District Shooting Investigation

On April 12, 2023, at approximately 12:33 a.m., Southwest District patrol officers received multiple calls to the 1000 block of Wildwood Parkway, in reference to discharging.

Once there, officers located a crime scene in that block but found no victim(s).

Officers were then called to the 3900 block of Edmondson Avenue where they spoke with a 27-year-old male who stated he was just involved in an altercation with another male who produced a handgun and began firing at him. The 27-year-old male, who possessed a gun permit, also produced a handgun and returned gunfire at that male before both parties fled the location. Officers on the scene verified that this individual was in fact, legally in possession of a firearm.

A short time later, Western District officers responded to Wheeler Avenue at Franklin Street for a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old male inside of a vehicle, suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital by medics where he is currently in critical condition.

Investigators have determined that this 25-year-old male was the other shooter involved in the Wildwood Parkway incident.

Southwest District detectives are investigating this incident. Charges are pending.

Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives at 410-396-2488 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.