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Woman killed by crossbow in Cecil County

Cecil County Sheriff's Office
Posted at 11:45 PM, Jan 24, 2024
and last updated 2024-01-26 11:58:15-05

CONOWINGO, Md. — A woman is dead after being shot by a crossbow on Wednesday in Cecil County.

Authorities say around 4:40 p.m., deputies were called to a home in the 700 block of Bell Manor Road for a report of a person struck with an arrow.

The victim, identified as 45-year-old Judy Elizabeth Gee, was taken to to Lancaster General Hospital in Pennsylvania, where she died.

Detectives believe the arrow was fired from a crossbow belonging to a person inside the residence. That person was taken in for questioning, but no charges have been filed thus far.

Authorities say the shooting is being investigated as a homicide.

Deputies are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective Johnathan Eldreth at (410) 392-2126 or by email at Johnathan.Eldreth@cecilsheriffmd.gov.