Bethesda man convicted in 2022 drive-by shooting in Dundalk

DUNDALK, Md. (WBFF) — A Baltimore County jury convicted a Bethesda man of first-degree premeditated murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and using a firearm in a violent crime in Dundalk.

Keith Brian Russell, 40, was found guilty in connection with a March 2, 2022, drive-by shooting that killed Tayvon Scott. Police said Scott was shot multiple times — in the back, chest, arms, and legs — while sitting in his vehicle around 2:35 p.m. Investigators said Scott had no connection to Russell or his accomplice, who fired from both the driver’s and passenger’s seats using a .223 rifle and a .45 handgun.

“This case demonstrates our relentless commitment to hold violent criminals accountable,” said ATF Special Agent in Charge Charles Doerrer. Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough, who praised the teamwork of homicide detectives and state and federal partners in securing the conviction.

Russell was sentenced on March 3 by Judge Keith R. Truffer to life in prison plus 45 years in the Division of Corrections.

Read the full story on the Baltimore Sun.