Homeowner Shoots Two Children During Home Invasion In Annapolis

UPDATE – The following are details of the incident that occurred on February 12th in the 100 block of Obery Court. At 6:07pm officers responded to 140 Obery Ct for a disorderly complaint from Mr. Estep.  He advised a group of juveniles were banging on his door. The juveniles were gone prior to officers arrival.  At 7:12pm an anonymous neighbor reported a group of juveniles kicking a neighbor’s door.  Shortly thereafter, 7:19pm, a call for shots fired in the Obery Court area was received.   

Mr. Estep stated that an individual kicked his door, forcing it open and entered the home. Mr. Estep fired shots at the male intruder’s lower extremities.  Mr. Estep stated he fired shots at a group of subjects at the side window.  He then exited his residence and fired one shot into the ground and left the area.

Investigation reveals that there was damage consistent with breaking and entering on the door of Mr. Estep’s residence. Twenty-five spent shell casings were found inside the residence.  One shell casing was recovered on the porch of the residence and a further casing was recovered further outside, but it is unclear if that casing is related to this shooting. 

The 14 year-old male suffered 2 gunshot wounds to his lower extremities. He has been released from the hospital. The 10 year-old female suffered one gunshot wound to her back.  She is still hospitalized and in stable condition.

This is an active and fluid investigation and we urge anyone with information about this incident to contact our detectives at 410-260-3439. 

UPDATE – Preliminary investigation reveals that police were called to the 100 block of Obery Court at 7:19pm for the report of a possible home invasion. Shortly after the initial call the police received multiple calls that two juveniles had been shot. The investigation into the circumstances of the shooting is continuing.

The two juveniles, a 14 year-old male and a 10 year-old female, were located nearby the incident in the unit block of Monument Street. The 14 year-old is in stable condition and the 10 year-old is in serious but stable condition.  

The suspect in the shooting is John Estep, 41, of Annapolis. He turned himself in to police without incident. Estep was arrested and charged with seven criminal charges related to the crime, including two counts of first degree assault. He was released on personal recognizance.  

This is an active and fluid investigation and we urge anyone with information about this incident to contact our detectives at 410-260-3439. 

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – On February 12th at approximately 7:39pm officers responded to the 100 block of Obery Court for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival officers located two juvenile victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The juvenile victims were transported to an area hospital.

The investigation remains active and fluid, preliminary investigation reveals that this is an isolated incident and there appears to be no further danger to the public.

Detectives are investigating this incident. This is an active and fluid investigation and we urge anyone with information about this incident to contact our detectives at 410-260-343 . You can also call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP and submit an anonymous tip.  If your tip leads to an arrest or indictment you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.