CUMBERLAND, MD – The Cumberland Police Department and Cumberland Fire Department responded to a report of an injured woman on June 30, 2024, at 1:44 AM in the area of West Oldtown Road. The victim, identified as 38-year-old Celina Smith of Cumberland, was discovered to have been shot.
Investigators determined that Smith encountered an individual near the intersection of West Oldtown Road and Glenwood Street at approximately 1:15 AM. During this encounter, the person produced a weapon and shot her before walking away towards Glenwood Street.
The Allegany County Combined Criminal Investigation Unit and Cumberland Police conducted an extensive investigation, interviewing numerous witnesses, gathering evidence, and executing search warrants throughout the area.
On July 9, 2024, Kaleb Jas York, 18, of Cumberland, was identified as a suspect and subsequently arrested. York has been charged with attempted murder, felony assault, and reckless endangerment. He is currently held without bond at the Allegany County Detention Center.
Celina Smith remains in dire condition at UPMC, Pittsburgh. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities continue to gather information related to the case.