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SALISBURY, Md.-- A homicide investigation is currently underway in Salisbury after a late Monday night shooting. 

The Salisbury Police Department says the shooting took place just before 10 p.m. within the 1000 block of Fairground Dr at the Pemberton Manor Apartments.

The victim has been identified as Keith Lamont Chaney, 34, of Salisbury. Chaney was reportedly found lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Tidal Health Medical Center where he was declared deceased. 

The Salisbury Police Department, Wicomico County Narcotics, and the Maryland Police Police Homicide Unit continue to investigate. 

A suspect description has not yet been released.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact MSP at (410)749-3101, SPD at (410)548-3165, or anonymously through Crime Solvers at (410)548-1776.

Editor's Note - this article has been updated to reflect a name correction of the victim per the Maryland State Police.

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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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