Multiple reports of shots fired on Monday night, November 4, prompted a swift police response in Pocomoke City. While residents shared accounts of damage to vehicles and nearby homes, police have said no property damage or injuries were confirmed as of their latest update.
According to Worcester County Sheriff’s Office logs, deputies assisted Pocomoke Police around 8:11 p.m. at 2nd Street and Laurel Street. A later report noted a K9 track search on the 600 block of Clarke Avenue from approximately 9:59 p.m. to 10:28 p.m.
The Pocomoke City Police Department posted shortly after the incident that officers were investigating reports of shots fired “in the area of Oak Street.” At that time, police stated that “no one or no property [was] hit” and “no casings [had] been recovered.”
Roughly two hours later, an update from the department confirmed that “several bullet casings have been located” and that “an area is being processed for further evidence.”
The independent public safety page Eastern Shore Undercover reported the sequence of events beginning with an 8:15 p.m. response on 2nd and Laurel Streets, followed by the police statements shared at 9:40 and 9:42 p.m.
Conflicting Community Reports
In the hours after the incident, several residents commented online that vehicles and homes may have been struck. One resident wrote, “The shooting literally was right outside my house. My neighbor’s house was hit. My other neighbor’s car was hit and a stray bullet hit mine.” Another user claimed to have towed “two cars off Clark[e] that were hit.”
These accounts have not been confirmed by police. As of the most recent department statement, there were no verified reports of property damage.
Mayor’s Response
In a Facebook post Tuesday morning, Mayor Todd Nock addressed the situation and broader community concerns, clarifying his role in city government and the limits of his involvement in active investigations.
“I don’t run police investigations, I don’t decide who they question, and I don’t have a say in who they’re watching,” Nock wrote. “The police aren’t ‘lurking’ for fun. They respond to activity, patterns, and history.”
Nock added that preventing violence requires community participation:
“Being married to the streets isn’t a vibe anymore. It’s not the system, it’s decisions being made right here in our neighborhoods every day,” he said. “Peace doesn’t come from cussing out the police or calling out city officials. It comes from everybody owning their part and doing better.”
Community Engagement
The Pocomoke City Police Department has announced a Crime Watch meeting for Thursday, November 14, at 6:00 p.m. at 1500 Market Street. The department invites residents to attend and discuss safety concerns.
