Harford mall shooting suspect still wanted a week after shots fired at child's birthday party

HARFORD – Wesley Lyons Jr. remains on the run a week after he was accused of shooting a man multiple times at a child's birthday party. inside Harford Mall in Bel Air.

Lyons, considered by police to be armed and dangerous, could face a long list of charges, including attempted murder.

Police believe Lyons, 35, is likely no longer in the area, but a team of law enforcement agencies are searching for him, including the Harford County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshal's Service.

“Mr. Lyons has deep ties here in Harford County. He resides here,” said Cpl. Keith Smithson of the Bel Air Police Department. “He has family here, as well as in Baltimore County, in the Roseville area. He has been arrested before in the state of Delaware.”

Lyons Jr. allegedly shot a 42-year-old man during an argument at a child's birthday party at the Harford Bounce and Play Place.

Police say they will find Lyons.

Metro CrimeStoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

“He’s a coward,” Bel Air Police Chief Charles Moore said. “He must surrender quickly.”

Police said there was a fight between family members on June 2 when Lyons pulled out a gun and shot the man three times – twice in the leg and once in the back. hand. He was airlifted to a Baltimore hospital and is expected to recover from his injuries.

Lyons fired several rounds inside the mall in an attempt to kill a man, according to an arrest warrant from the Harford County State's Attorney's Office.

Lyon's mother and her alleged girlfriend were arrested when police recovered Lyons' vehicle near his home in Edgewood.

Lisa Gregg, Lyons' mother, and his alleged girlfriend, Lateia Green, were charged with attempted accessory murder and incidental assault.

Green was granted bond and is under house arrest, while Gregg was denied bond.

Gregg and Green left the shooting scene with Lyons in his maroon SUV,” according to documents from the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office.

The documents accuse Gregg of being involved in an “altercation” with another woman during which punches were thrown. Green reportedly attempted to remove Gregg from the fight.

Using surveillance video, the prosecutor accuses Lyons of firing a handgun repeatedly at the victim, “as if he was intentionally trying to kill her.”

When police found Green and Gregg, charging documents say Gregg initially provided a false address to officers.

They call her a “flight risk” because she did not provide a fixed address.

The state's attorney's office says Green and Gregg played a “significant role” in concealing Lyon's location.

Bel Air residents say they are surprised by what happened at their mall and consider the city a safe place.

“I haven't heard of a shooting in Bel Air and I don't even know the last time to be completely honest with you,” Sean Bullock said.

Bullock says a family friend was in the mall when the shots were fired.

“He told his dad, and as soon as it happened, he saw everyone dissipate,” Bullock said. “He knew he had to do something, he immediately jumped into action and applied the tourniquet to his left leg, I believe.”

Lyon's father, Wesley L. Lyons, pleaded for his son surrender to protect his family members.

“You're probably running out of resources and things to do, but to help me and your mom and your brothers be safe, just turn yourself in,” Lyons said.

Police Chief Moore said Lyons is no stranger to the criminal justice system and has faced charges in the past.

Police say there is no threat to the public, but Lyon is believed to be armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information can contact Bel Air police at 410-638-4500 or the Metro CrimeStoppers anonymous line at 866-7LockUp.