Salisbury, Maryland – A man from Salisbury was found guilty in a case linked to a deadly Fourth of July shooting that happened in 2023. The incident took place at a neighborhood block party and resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy and injuries to seven others. According to prosecutors, Antravon Harmon, who is 28 years old, showed up at the event on Chippewa Boulevard near Kiowa Avenue just after midnight on July 4, 2023. He and another person armed themselves and then started shooting at the crowd after they came into contact with 14-year-old Xavier Maddox. The shooting caused chaos, leading to Maddox’s death and several other people getting hurt. After a five-day trial in Wicomico County Circuit Court, a jury convicted Harmon of eight counts of first-degree assault, eight counts of using a firearm in a violent crime, and other charges. His sentencing has not been decided yet, but the prosecutor, Jamie Dykes, said Harmon could receive up to 378 years in prison, with a minimum of 45 years. Judge Matthew Maciarello has delayed the sentencing to allow for a pre-sentence investigation. Harmon is still in jail. Local officials have stated that they are committed to prosecuting violent crimes and keeping the community safe.
