On August 4, 2018, at
approximately 10:30 P.M. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
responded to the 21000 block of Lee Drive in Lexington Park, for reports of a
fight in progress with shots fired.
Investigation determined Tyrell Marquice Birdine, age 17 of Lexington
Park, was carrying a firearm on his person and discharged the weapon after a
physical confrontation at a party. According
to witnesses, Birdine retrieved a firearm from his waistband and proceeded to
fire several rounds into the crowd outside.
Two residences in the immediate area were struck with projectiles. No
injuries have been reported from this incident.
Birdine fled the area on foot, and was ultimately apprehended on August
6, 2018, and charged as an adult with the following offenses:
Assault 1st Degree
Reckless Endangerment
Handgun on Person
Firearm Use/Felony-Violent Crime
Threat of Mass Violence
Possession of Firearm/Minor
Dangerous Weapon Conceal
Assault 2nd Degree
Birdine is currently being held
at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center on a no bond
status. Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Detective
Skyler Lefave at (301) 475-4200 extension *1983 or by email at Skyler.Lefave@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). Through the Crime Solvers
Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information
about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.
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Tyrell Marquice Birdine
