Police Press Release - June 23, 2020

Southern District

Shooting / Annapolis

20-719368

 

On June 22, 2020 at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers responded for a shooting at a residence in the unit block of Decatur Avenue in Annapolis. The adult male victim was with the suspect outside of the residence when the two became engaged in an argument. The suspect retrieved a shotgun from the residence and lowered it, firing a round toward the victim’s feet, which grazed the victim’s leg. Upon checking the residence, officers learned the suspect had left the area. Officers located a hole in the ground where the round was discharged. Officers were able to recover the weapon used, a 12 gauge Winchester shotgun, from a family member. Officers obtained an arrest warrant charging the suspect with the assault and are working to serve the warrant.

Southern District

Shooting (Arrest Update)/ Annapolis

20-719368

 

On June 22, 2020 at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers responded for a shooting at a residence in the unit block of Decatur Avenue in Annapolis. The adult male victim was with the suspect outside of the residence when the two became engaged in an argument. The suspect retrieved a shotgun from the residence and lowered it, firing a round toward the victim’s feet, which grazed the victim’s leg. Upon checking the residence, officers learned the suspect had left the area. Officers located a hole in the ground where the round was discharged. Officers were able to recover the weapon used, a 12 gauge Winchester shotgun, from a family member. Officers obtained an arrest warrant charging the suspect with the assault and are working to serve the warrant.

 

Update (June 23, 2020)

 

On June 23, 2020 detectives located the suspect and placed him into custody.

Arrested:

Noah Joseph Woelfel

DOB: 12/28/97

Unit block of Decatur Avenue

Annapolis, Maryland

 

Charges:

1st Degree Assault

2nd Degree Assault

Reckless Endangerment