On August 16, 2024, around 11:45 p.m., officers of the Frederick Police Department responded to 1000 Heather Ridge Drive, in Frederick City, for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located an adult male victim with apparent gunshot wounds. Arriving officers provided medical care to the victim until the arrival of Emergency Medical Services. The victim was then transported to the Frederick Health Hospital and was pronounced deceased soon after.
During the initial response to the scene, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle in the proximity of where the crime occurred after an officer observed the driver of the vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and failing to stop for a stop sign. During contact with the driver, officers observed evidence linking the occupant of the vehicle to the shooting investigation. The driver was subsequently detained and identified as, Elijah Stephen Mboss.
As the investigation continued, evidence and information were obtained that positively identified the shooter in this case as Mboss. Mboss was arrested and later transported to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center (FCADC) for an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.
Charged:
Elijah Stephen Mboss
DOB: 06-04-2002
1000 blk Heather Ridge Drive
Frederick, Maryland
Charges:
Murder – 1st degreeMurder – 2nd degree
This is an ongoing investigation and no additional information, including the victim’s name, is being released at this time.
The Frederick Police Department prides itself on its close working relationship with the community to foster a safe environment for individuals to reside, work, and visit. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact (call or email) Det. McPeak at 301-600-2124 or AMcPeak@FrederickMDPolice.org. Callers may also remain anonymous and contact the Frederick Police Department’s Crime Tip Line at 301-600-TIPS (8477). Residents in the area with cameras or video surveillance are asked to check their systems and contact Det. McPeak if they observe anything that might be helpful to this investigation.
Case#: 2024-074481
Incident Type: Homicide
Location: 1000 Heather Ridge Drive
Lead Investigator: Det. Anthony McPeak
Author of release: Lt. Jon Holler
PIO Contact: Samantha Long at slong@frederickmdpolice.org or 240-586-0462