On October 24, 2025, Mykel Elliott, 18 years of age, of Salisbury, Maryland was convicted by a Wicomico County jury of First Degree Murder, Attempted First Degree Murder, two counts of Conspiracy- First Degree Murder, Gang Participation and related offenses. The verdict followed a five-day jury trial presided over by the Honorable Judge K. Beckstead, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. Elliott will remain in custody pending sentencing.
During the late evening hours of April 15, 2023, Mykel Elliott and others sought out the location of the victims near downtown Salisbury, bent on revenge for a video posted earlier that evening which was perceived by Elliott and his associates as a challenge in an ongoing gang feud. Elliott and others located the victims at Pizza City early on the morning of April 16th, shooting one victim to death and shooting another surviving victim multiple times. One other defendant has pleaded guilty to First Degree Murder and one individual has been convicted of being an Accessory After the Fact.
Wicomico County State’s Attorney (SA) Jamie L. Dykes commented, “Elliott’s conviction underscores what law enforcement can achieve through coordinated, determined investigation and prosecution. Despite many obstacles, including the secretiveness inherent in gang activity and the difficulty in identifying and engaging witnesses who live in fear of the gang element, justice prevailed in this case. The jury’s courage in delivering their verdict reflects their commitment to truth and community safety.”
SA Dykes commended the members of the Maryland State Police (MSP) Homicide Unit and the Salisbury Police Department (SPD) for their diligent investigation of these tragic events. She specifically commended the lead investigators, Sergeant Wildman (MSP Homicide Unit) and Detective Glynn (SPD) for their hard work and persistence, and Detective Doyle (SPD) for his efforts throughout the investigation and trial. SA Dykes also commended the lead prosecutor in the case, Deputy State’s Attorney D. Scott Messersmith, for his efforts.
