STABBING

SALISBURY, Md. - The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal stabbing over the weekend in downtown Salisbury.

MSP says the Salisbury Police Department was called to the 200 block of E. Main Street on Oct. 4 just after 1 a.m. on reports of a fight. Upon arrival, police say they found a man suffering from an apparent stab wound.

The man, Kemmon La’Austin Walker, 27, of Eden, was taken to a nearby hospital but did not survive.

Local youth organization The Glory Experience noted their previous work with Walker in a social media post mourning his death.

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Kemmon Walker," The Glory Experience wrote on Facebook. "His contributions to our organization and his collaborations with our leadership have left a lasting impact. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. Kemmon was not only an exceptional professional, but he also possessed a kind and generous spirit that touched the lives of many. He will be greatly missed."

Kemmon Walker

(The Glory Experience)

Police have not yet specified if a suspect had been identified or charged.

Maryland State Police have since taken the lead on the investigation into this incident and ask anyone with information to contact them at 443-298-9447.

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Sean joined WBOC as Digital Content Producer in February 2023. Originally from New Jersey, Sean graduated from Rutgers University with bachelor’s degrees in East Asian Studies and Religion. He has lived in New York, California, and Virginia before he and his wife finally found a place to permanently call home in Maryland. With family in Laurel, Ocean Pines, Berlin, and Captain’s Cove, Sean has deep ties to the Eastern Shore and is thrilled to be working at WBOC serving the community.

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