EDGEWOOD, MD—A man is in custody after being charged in connection with a July 4 quadruple shooting in Edgewood.

At just before 4:15 p.m. on Independence Day, deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 600-block of Edgewood Road for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Rayvon Perry, 21, of Aberdeen near the Royal Farms with a gunshot wound to the lower body. Deputies rendered first aid until medics arrived and transported Perry to a local trauma center.

As the investigation progressed, three additional victims identified as Cameron Ward, 21, of Edgewood, and two male juveniles, both age 17, presented at different area hospitals seeking medical attention for gunshot wounds. The investigation indicated the shooting occurred in the 600-block of Harr Park Court, where a group had gathered. A fight ensued resulting in multiple gunshots causing the crowd to disperse.

Through investigation, detectives were able to identify a suspect, Dwayne Aaron Johnson, 39, of Edgewood. On October 5, 2023, an arrest warrant was obtained by detectives for Johnson charging him with attempted first- and second-degree murder. On Friday, October 6, 2023, deputies executed an arrest warrant and took him into custody without incident. Johnson was transported to the Harford County Detention Center where he is being held without bond.

The investigation is ongoing.  No further information will be released at this time. Anyone with information about this crime, or who may have video of the incident, is asked to call Detective Moro, with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, at 443-409-3154. Those who wish to remain anonymous, may report their information through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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