Man Fatally Shot on Tyler Avenue in Late-Night Attack;
Annapolis, MD –
A quiet night was shattered by gunfire just after 11:00 p.m. when officers on patrol in Annapolis heard multiple shots ring out near Tyler Avenue. Responding swiftly, police discovered Gregory Wells, critically wounded and bleeding in the 1300 block of the street.
Emergency services were called immediately, and Wells was rushed to Anne Arundel Medical Center. Despite life-saving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.
The violent incident has stunned the local community, which is now mourning the sudden and tragic loss of a man remembered by loved ones for his resilience and kind heart. Gregory Wells was described as someone who never looked for trouble and whose life was cut short far too soon.
In the hours following the shooting, the Annapolis Police Department launched an intensive investigation. By the following day, they had identified a suspect: William Hairston, who is now wanted in connection with the fatal shooting.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the motive or whether Wells and Hairston knew each other. The investigation remains active, and police are urging anyone with information about Hairston’s whereabouts or the events of that night to come forward.
“This is a heartbreaking tragedy,” said a police spokesperson. “We are doing everything in our power to bring justice to Gregory’s family and ensure the person responsible is held accountable.”
Community members and city leaders are also calling for peace and unity in the wake of the tragedy, urging residents to support one another and help bring closure to the family.
To Gregory Wells’s loved ones, we send our deepest condolences and strength during this time of unimaginable grief.
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