Tyrone Earl Nelson Obituary, Death – A suspect has been charged in connection with a homicide in Hagerstown. Brian Anthony Stuart, a 24-year-old resident of Hagerstown, surrendered to authorities at 2:00 AM on Friday. He faces multiple charges, including first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and several handgun-related offenses.
Stuart is currently being held at the Washington County Detention Center.
According to Hagerstown Police, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of North Jonathan Street on Thursday at 11:00 PM in response to a shooting incident. The victim, identified as 45-year-old Tyrone Earl Nelson from Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, was taken to Meritus Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
Police have indicated that the shooting stemmed from a dispute between Stuart and Nelson, who were known to each other. The case is being investigated by detectives and the Western Maryland Regional Crime Lab.
