Investigation into Essex Homicide

UPDATE JULY 17, 2023

Baltimore County Homicide Detectives arrested 46-year-old Matthew Wright in the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Adrian Hutton. On June 27, Hutton was found seriously injured in the Unit block of S. Marlyn Ave. Wright has been charged with second-degree murder and remains at the Baltimore County Detention Center held without bond.

UPDATE JUNE 28, 2023

26-year-old Adrian Hutton suffered a fatal injury on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in the unit block of S. Marlyn Ave. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine cause of death. This remains an open investigation. Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.

ORIGINAL JUNE 27, 2023 

Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the Unit Block of S. Marlyn Ave., 21221, at approximately 11:30 a.m. for a report of an injured person. When officers arrived at the scene, they located an adult male subject suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim has been transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. Detectives are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident. 

Detectives are asking anyone with information concerning the case to contact 410-307-2020. Information may be provided anonymously through the Baltimore County Police Department iWATCH program or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587.

Reward Offered

Metro Crime Stoppers, an organization that is separate from the Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Government, offers rewards for information in connection with felony offenses.

Anonymous tips can be sent to Metro Crime Stoppers by phone, online or via mobile app.

Phone: 1-866-756-2587

Web tip: www.metrocrimestoppers.org