Criminal Investigation Division Major Crimes Section Update

Criminal Investigation Division Major Crimes Section - Homicide Unit Homicide - Laurel (Update - 8/30/2024) 23-704880

Anne Arundel County Police Fugitive Apprehension Team Arrests Second Suspect in February 2023 Murder of Antwaun D. Conyers 

On February 8, 2023, at approximately 10:15 a.m., officers responded for a report of a shooting that had just occurred in the 3500 block of Russett Green East in Laurel. The witness indicated that an adult male had been shot, and the suspect, described as an adult black male (no further description), fled in a dark-colored sedan towards Laurel Fort Meade Road. When officers arrived, they located the victim on the sidewalk suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Fire Department personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased. 

Homicide detectives arrived and learned of a potential connection between the victim and the suspect and determined this to be a targeted incident, not a random act of violence. The release of the victim’s identity is pending notification to next-of-kin. 

This is an active and ongoing investigation, and detectives ask anyone with information to contact them at 410-222-4731 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700. 

The victim in this case has been identified as 32-year-old Antwaun D. Conyers of New Carrollton, Maryland. Homicide detectives are still actively investigating the incident. Any additional information will be released when available. 

Update - February 10, 2023: 

Homicide detectives continued to develop leads and examine gathered evidence. Through investigative means, one of the involved suspects was located and taken into custody without incident. This remains a fluid investigation, and updates will follow. Anyone with any additional information is asked to call 410-222-4731 or the TipLine 410-222-4700. 

Arrested: Rakyia Talley 46-year-old Laurel, Maryland 
 

Update - February 13, 2023: 

During the course of their investigation, homicide detectives identified Christopher Rojas as a suspect in the shooting death of Antwaun D. Conyers. There is an active warrant on file for the arrest of Christopher Rojas for the murder of Antwaun Conyers, and detectives are working to locate him. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Rojas is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 410-222-4731. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700. 

Suspect: Christopher Rackwon Rojas 27-year-old Laurel, Maryland

Arrest Update - August 30, 2024

On August 29, 2024, members of the Anne Arundel County Police Fugitive Apprehension Team located the suspect, Christopher Rojas, 28, of Laurel, Maryland, in Baltimore, and took him into custody with the assistance of the United States Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force. Rojas has been charged with First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder, and multiple assault and weapons-related charges. 

Arrested:

Christopher Rackwon Rojas

28-year-old male

Laurel, Maryland