Annapolis, MD – Authorities are actively searching for a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Wednesday, March 19, in Annapolis, leaving one man dead and a juvenile injured.

According to the Annapolis Police Department (APD), officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 100 block of Clay Street at approximately 7:40 a.m.

Upon arrival, they discovered 36-year-old John Simms Jr., an Annapolis resident, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Despite life-saving efforts, Simms Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second victim, a juvenile, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Johns Hopkins Pediatric Hospital in Baltimore for treatment.

Investigators identified 31-year-old Roscoe Jerome Jones, of Oxon Hill, Maryland, as the primary suspect in the case.

An arrest warrant was issued for Jones at 6:44 p.m. on March 19, charging him with:

• First-degree murder in the death of John Simms Jr.
• Assault related to the juvenile victim’s injuries.

Authorities have not yet disclosed details regarding the events leading up to the shooting.

Law enforcement officials, including the U.S. Marshals Service, are actively working to locate and apprehend Jones.

“I’d like to thank my Deputy Chief, command staff, community members, and the dedicated men and women in uniform who worked diligently to advance this case,” said Annapolis Police Chief Edward Jackson.

Authorities urge the public not to approach Jones, as he is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is encouraged to:

• Call 9-1-1 immediately.
• Contact Detective Courtney Moore at 443-714-0088 or via email at clmoore@annapolis.gov.
• Contact Detective J. Liebross at 410-562-7520 or via email at jdliebross@annapolis.gov.
• Submit anonymous tips to the U.S. Marshals tip line at 1-877-WANTED2 or online.

Authorities will provide further updates as the investigation progresses.