Chestertown Man Found Shot on Lovers Lane, homicide investigation underway

CHESTERTOWN, Md. — The Kent County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) is actively investigating a homicide following the discovery of the deceased body of [Victim Name Withheld], a male driver found inside his vehicle on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, on Lovers Lane near Chestertown in Kent County, Maryland.

According to KCSO public statements, deputies responded at approximately [time withheld] p.m. after a 911 call reported a vehicle stopped on the roadway. When a patrol deputy arrived at the scene on Lovers Lane, they found the male driver inside the vehicle, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and the incident has been officially classified as a homicide.

The victim, whose identity has not yet been publicly released pending notification of next of kin, was the driver of the stopped vehicle. Initial observations by the responding deputy indicated the body was slumped at the wheel, and the vehicle was stationary. There were no immediate signs of other victims inside the vehicle or at the scene. Other occupants, if any, have not been reported.

KCSO investigators are treating the scene as an active homicide investigation and have secured the area around Lovers Lane. Crime-scene units are collecting evidence, taking photographs of the vehicle and the surrounding area, examining bullet casings or shell fragments, and preserving any potential surveillance or potential witness video. Investigators are canvassing homes and businesses along Lovers Lane for security camera footage, and deputies are interviewing neighbors and motorists who may have seen the vehicle stopped or any unusual activity in the hours leading up to the discovery.

Authorities have not yet released details regarding the make, model, or license registration of the vehicle found on the roadway, nor have they released a motive or suspect descriptions. The gunshot wound is believed to be the cause of the victim’s death, but the exact number of shots, angle of fire, or whether the incident involved multiple shooters remains under investigation. The KCSO stated that “no additional information will be released at this time in order to protect the integrity of the investigation.”

Local residents along Lovers Lane reported seeing the stopped vehicle and the police presence shortly after the 911 call, though none reported hearing gunfire or seeing a violent altercation. The roadway in question is a rural thoroughfare, lightly traveled, with few streetlights and several driveways. The discovery of the body in such a location has raised concerns about whether the victim was intercepted while traveling or whether he pulled over voluntarily before the fatal encounter.

Following the discovery, KCSO crime-scene investigators towed the vehicle for forensic examination. The victim’s personal belongings were collected as evidence, including a cell phone, wallet, and keys, to determine the victim’s movements immediately prior to the shooting. Investigators are also checking the victim’s cell-phone records, GPS data, and recent call history, as well as any potential vehicle telematics, to help establish a timeline and location of the shooting.

Local officials have asked anyone with information—especially anyone who saw the vehicle on Lovers Lane between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on November 4, or who observed suspicious vehicles or individuals in the area—to contact the KCSO tip line. Callers may remain anonymous. KCSO emphasized that community cooperation is critical in helping identify suspects and piece together the victim’s last movements.

In response to the homicide, the Kent County community is rallying in support of the victim’s family and neighbors. Local churches have held prayer vigils, and the victim’s friends have gathered to place flowers and notes at the scene on Lovers Lane. The victim’s identity will be publicly released once family notification is complete and the coroner has completed formal identification procedures.

The Kent County coroner’s office has been notified and will conduct an autopsy to confirm cause and manner of death, including time of death, bullet entry path, and other forensic findings. These results may take several weeks to be completed and for the coroner’s office to potentially publish a public report.

As of now, with the investigation ongoing, no arrests have been announced. KCSO has not yet indicated whether the homicide is believed to be random, targeted, or connected to prior criminal activity. Meanwhile, the victim’s family and the community continue to grapple with the trauma of a violent death occurring on a quiet rural road. The hopes remain that through investigative diligence, justice will be served and the circumstances of this tragedy will be fully uncovered.