Maryland Mall Shooter Arrested Inside Hotel Room by Bel Air Police

Maryland Mall Shooter Arrested Inside Hotel Room by Bel Air Police

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has successfully apprehended Wesley Larry Lyons, a 35-year-old resident of Edgewood, in connection with the June 2 shooting at Harford Mall.

Lyons was arrested today just after 1:00 PM in Anne Arundel County, concluding a meticulous operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies.

Utilizing advanced tracking technology, the Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit, alongside Bel Air Police Department investigators, traced Lyons’ movements leading to a hotel where he was hiding. Extensive surveillance helped determine his exact location, leading to the issuance of a search warrant for his hotel room.

The arrest was executed by the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s SWAT team without any incident. Lyons is now in the custody of the Bel Air Police Department, facing charges related to the shooting.

The Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude towards the community for their patience and support during the investigation.