UPDATE 4/1/2024: On March 28, 2024, Anthony Hill, 28 of Washington, DC, pleaded guilty in Calvert County Circuit Court to Second-Degree Murder, Use of a Handgun in a Crime of Violence, and Unlawful Possession of a Regulated Firearm.
The charges resulted from the August 1, 2023, shooting death of Dakarai N. Milburn in the Yardley Hills subdivision of Prince Frederick.
Sentencing has been scheduled for July 1, 2024, before Judge Mark S. Chandlee. Hill is facing a maximum of 75 years incarceration, including at least 5 years without the possibility of parole.
The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Lee Ann Bell and Assistant State’s Attorney Allison Walton.
UPDATE 8/2/2023: On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, around 3:10 p.m., Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 1600 block of Mint Court in Prince Frederick, for the report of a shooting.
Deputies arrived on scene and located Dakarai Nivek Milburn, 23 of Prince Frederick, suffering from a single gunshot wound to the chest. Life saving measures were attempted, but Milburn was pronounced deceased on the scene.
Detectives quickly apprehended the suspect, Anthony Hill, 28 of Washington D.C.
A handgun was recovered on scene. This was an isolated incident.
As a result of the investigation, Hill has been charged with First-Degree Murder, Second-Degree Murder, and an array of handgun offenses. Hill is being held on a no bond status.
Anyone with information about this incident, is asked to please contact Det. J. Buck at [email protected].
UPDATE by CCSO: On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, around 3:10 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to Mint Court in Prince Frederick for report of a shooting.
Deputies arrived on scene and located one adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The male victim has been pronounced deceased.
One suspect is in custody at this time. Deputies are continuing to investigate and will remain in the area.
There is no threat to the public at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident, is asked to contact Det. J. Buck at [email protected].
8/1/2023: On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at approximately 3:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 1600 block of Mint Court in Prince Frederick, for the reported shooting.
Police arrived on the scene within 2 minutes of dispatch to find a male victim with a gunshot wound to the upperbody with the victim not breathing.
Officers performed CPR and life-saving measures until the arrival of fire and EMS.
Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 was requested to land nearby, however, they have since been cancelled due to EMS pronouncing the victim deceased on the scene.
K9 units are conducting searches in the area. Citizens are asked to avoid the area. Police released the following. “Police activity in the Yardley Hills neighborhood in the area of Mint Ct. in Prince Frederick. Avoid the area.”
Multiple children/pediatric subjects witnessed the incident and trauma teams, specialist and the Calvert Health Department have been requested to the scene to assist.
One male subject of interest is in custody.
Updates will be provided when they become available. Incident and investigation is ongoing.