Criminal Investigation Division
Major Crimes Section - Homicide Unit
Homicide - Hanover
24-733082
On September 13, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Anne Arundel County Police responded to 7000 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover for a report of a shooting just occurred. Officers assigned to the Arundel Mills Entertainment district arrived within two minutes of the initial call and were directed to the rear parking lot nearest the movie theater complex. Officers quickly located an unknown adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the upper torso and immediately began life saving measures. Anne Arundel County Fire personnel arrived soon after and continued on scene medical treatment. The victim was transported to the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and was pronounced deceased while in transport. The victim has not been positively identified at this time. Preliminary investigation by Anne Arundel County Police Homicide detectives reveals the incident appears to be a targeted event. This investigation is active and on-going.
Any information, please call the Homicide Unit at (410) 222-4731.
Update - September 16, 2024:
The victim in this case has been identified as 31-year-old Yant Junior Gomez of Harlem, New York. Homicide detectives are still actively investigating the incident and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-4731. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
Update - October 18, 2024:
During the past month of the investigation, Homicide detectives have worked diligently to identify the suspect in this case. An arrest warrant was applied for and granted charging the suspect with the homicide. On October 18, 2024, the suspect, Dontay Maurice Fitzgerald, was located and arrested without incident. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact 410-222-4731 or 410-222-4700 if you wish to remain anonymous.
Arrested:
Dontay Maurice Fitzgerald
45 years old
Baltimore, Md