Homicide Update:
 
Shady Side, MD – On June 1 at approximately 12:36 a.m., officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to the area of Scott Town Road and Nick Road in Shady Side for a citizen’s report of gun shots heard in the area. When officers arrived, they located an adult male and adult female lying in the area of Scott Town Road suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Several patrol officers, canine officers, and police helicopter responded to canvass the area but were unable to locate any suspects.

Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene and detectives were called to assist. The Homicide Unit assisted by the Evidence Collection Unit responded and began processing the crime scene. The male was identified as forty eight year old male Leslie Michael Smith, and the female was identified as forty four year old Linda Lynn McKenzie. Through investigation, it was learned that the two victims were involved in a relationship and lived together on a house boat in the Rock Hold Creek area of Deale. Both victims were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner where an autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause and manner of death.

Detectives have interviewed several witnesses in this case and have received leads in which they are actively pursuing. As the investigation continues to develop the Anne Arundel County Police Department urges anyone with information on the murders of Leslie Smith and Linda McKenzie to contact the Anne Arundel County Homicide Unit at 410-222-4731. Anyone with information that wishes to remain anonymous can also contact the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line 410-222-4700 or Metro Crime Stoppers.

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At approximately 12:30 a.m., officers responded to the area of Scott Town Road and Nick Road in Shadyside for a report of guns shots heard in the area. When officers arrived they located a male and female deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Homicide detectives were called to the scene and are investigating. No further information is available at this time, however, we do not believe there is a threat to the public. Any updates will be made public as they become available.