On the night of May 1, 2023, a 25-year-old man named Donald Purnell Williams was shot multiple times outside his home in Edgewood, Maryland. The incident occurred at approximately 10:57 p.m. in the 1900 block of Eloise Lane. According to the Harford County Sheriff's Office, unknown suspects appeared, opened fire on Williams, and then fled the scene.
Deputies who arrived at the location found Williams with gunshot wounds to his upper body.
They provided immediate medical aid until emergency medical services arrived. Williams was then transported to a local trauma center for treatment. Law enforcement officials reported that he was recovering from what were described as non-fatal injuries.
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division took charge of the case, with the Forensic Services Unit collecting and preserving physical evidence from the scene. The motive for the shooting and any relationship between Williams and the suspects were reported to be under investigation. As of early May 2023, the investigation was ongoing, and no arrests had been announced. Authorities have not released any descriptions of the suspects. Anyone with information regarding the shooting was asked to contact the Harford County Sheriff's Office.
