On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, shortly after 9 p.m., deputies with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to the 9500 block of Sea Gull Court in North Beach, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. Deputies and EMS rendered first aid to the victim, William Lee Hutcherson, 39 of North Beach, who was later pronounced deceased on the scene.
A preliminary investigation revealed witnesses observed two adult males engaged in an altercation in the parking lot of the residence at which point the suspect then fired a shot striking the victim.
Calvert deputies were able to quickly apprehend the suspect, Anthony Wayne Simpson, Jr., 40 of Fredericksburg, VA. Simpson was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and is facing charges of Second-Degree Murder, First-Degree Assault, Second-Degree Assault, Use of a Firearm During a Felony/Violent Crime and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
This appears to be an isolated incident. Detectives are continuing to investigate and ask anyone with information to please contact Detective M. Mudd at 410-535-2800 or via email at Michael.Mudd@calvertcountymd.gov. Please reference case # 24-49674. Citizens may remain anonymous through the ‘Submit a Tip’ feature on the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office mobile app. To download, visit https://apps.myocv.com/share/a39520678 . Tipsters may also email ccsotips@calvertcountymd.gov
