On a late November evening in Annapolis, Maryland, the sound of gunfire shattered the night, leaving a young man's life cut short. Scotty Moss Jr., a 24-year-old male, was fatally shot on November 26, 2016, in the unit block of Clay Street. The violent encounter also left another man, a 34-year-old from Glen Burnie, with non-life-threatening injuries. For Annapolis, this marked the city's tenth homicide of the year.
The investigation into the shooting revealed a chillingly personal and targeted attack. According to police, a burgundy Dodge Caravan was seen circling the block before stopping. Several men then exited the vehicle, approached Moss and his companion, and opened fire at point-blank range. The assailants quickly fled the scene in the same van, leaving behind a community in shock and a family devastated.
In the years following the murder, the Annapolis Police Department, with the assistance of the FBI, has continued to seek answers. Investigators have publicly appealed for information, emphasizing the distinct reddish-burgundy color of the Dodge or Chrysler minivan as a key piece of evidence that could lead to a breakthrough in the case. Despite their efforts and the active investigation, no arrests have been made in connection with the death of Scotty Moss Jr. The case remains an open wound for his family and the city, a stark reminder of a life taken too soon as authorities continue their search for those responsible.
