Police looking for suspect in MD strip club shooting, reward offered

Police looking for suspect in shooting

Baltimore County Police are asking for the public's assistance locating a man wanted in connection with the shooting of an Eldersburg man Sunday. Police have an arrest warrant for Michael James Moore, 42, of the 1000 block of North Marlyn Avenue, Essex, on two counts of attempted first-degree murder and two counts of first-degree assault, according to a press release issued by police Thursday.

Charles Zepp, 23, of Eldersburg and Timothy McDowell, 38, of Frederick, were shot Sunday night in an Edgemere strip club, according to police. Moore allegedly shot Zepp in the chest and McDowell in his right hip, according to the press release.

In addition to Moore, police are searching for another suspect, described as a white male with brown hair, 30 to 40 years old, 6 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 340 pounds. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a black vest with "Prospect MC" on the back.

Police are asking anyone with information about the suspects to call Baltimore County police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 866-7-LOCKUP (866-756-2587). Those calling Metro Crime Stoppers might be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000, according to the press release.

- Jonathan D. Jones