On January 4, 2018, deputies from
the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21000 block of Great
Mills Road, in Lexington Park, for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival an
adult male victim was located and found to be suffering from a gunshot
wound. Due to the seriousness of the
victim’s injuries, he was transported by helicopter to a trauma center for
further treatment. At this time, it is
believed the shooting was unprovoked.
The suspect in this matter is described as an African American male
possibly between twenty to thirty years old.
At the time of the incident he was wearing dark colored clothing, and a
knit cap; the suspect may have ties to the Patuxent Homes subdivision.
Anyone with information about
this incident is asked to contact Detective Melissa Hulse at (301) 475-4200
extension *1996 or by email at Melissa.Hulse@stmarysmd.com.
Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or
text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). St. Mary’s
County Crime Solvers offers a reward of up to $1,000 for information about a
crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.
