Crime
18-Year-Old Jonathan Jobe Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting of Dajaud Rae’heim Townsend in Wicomico County

WICOMICO COUNTY, MARYLAND — Maryland State Police have arrested and charged an 18-year-old Salisbury resident in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday evening in Wicomico County.
Jonathan Leross Jobe has been formally charged with the first- and second-degree murder of 24-year-old Dajaud Rae’heim Townsend, also of Salisbury.
Additional charges include first- and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and multiple firearm-related offenses.
The charges were filed in coordination with the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office.
At the time of his arrest, Jobe was already in custody at the Wicomico County Detention Center on an unrelated warrant.
The shooting occurred on the evening of Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in the 600 block of Smith Street in Salisbury.
Salisbury Police responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 5:35 p.m., where they discovered Townsend suffering from gunshot wounds in the backyard of a residential property.
Emergency medical personnel began life-saving efforts, but Townsend was pronounced dead while en route to the hospital.
The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is leading the investigation, with significant assistance from the Salisbury Police Department, Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, and the Maryland State Police Aviation Command. Investigative efforts led to the identification of Jobe as a suspect shortly after the shooting.
Authorities have not disclosed a possible motive or details about the events leading up to the incident.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming as evidence is processed.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Maryland State Police or Crime Solvers of the Lower Eastern Shore to assist investigators.
Crime
Star Spencer High School Student Sebastian Guyton Killed in Shooting

SPENCER, OKLAHOMA — Authorities have confirmed that a 17-year-old student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent altercation near Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after an altercation broke out among a group of juveniles near the intersection of Northeast 34th Street and Spencer Road.
During the confrontation, one of the individuals reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire, striking a male teenager.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified by Oklahoma City Public Schools officials as 17-year-old Sebastian Guyton, a student at Star Spencer High School.
Following the shooting, law enforcement initiated a search of the area. One suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, though authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the individual’s identity or potential charges.
As a precaution, several nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while officers secured the area.
Classes at Star Spencer High School have been canceled for the remainder of the week in light of the tragedy.
In a statement released Wednesday, Star Spencer High School officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student:
“Please help keep our Bobcat family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time,” the statement read.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.