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5 Charged In 2014 Murder Of Caroline Co. Man

FEDERALSBURG, Md. (WJZ)—Authorities announced the arrest of five people for the 2014 murder of a Caroline County man.

The incident happened on November 24, 2014 just after 6:30 p.m., when police say five suspects entered a Caroline County home with intent on obtaining money and drugs.

According to police, an altercation ensued—resulting in the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Travon Farrow.

Investigators say they conducted numerous interviews and forensic testing which lead to the arrest of five suspects responsible for the murder.

Police say 19-year-old Dayrius T. Garcia, of Hurlock is facing multiple charges including first and second degree murder, robbery, and assault.

Four additional suspects were charged including:  18-year-old Christopher L. Eley, of Hurlock, 15-year-old William N. Willis III, of Federalsburg, 17-year-old Elijah J. Rosetta, of Hurlock, and 21-year-old Markeith L. Jones, of Federalsburg.  Police say all four were charged with first degree murder, second degree murder, robbery, first degree assault, second degree assault, first degree burglary, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

All five were taken to the Caroline County Detention Center pending a court appearance.

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