UPDATE: On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at approximately 3:36 a.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported assault with injury.
Contact was made with the victim who advised two individuals knocked on the door, demanding entry. The victim opened the door, at which time a physical confrontation ensued, and one of the suspects brandished a firearm and shot the victim. The victim was transported to an area trauma center for treatment.
Detectives and Crime Lab personnel from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and continued the investigation.
2/17/2021: On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at approximately 3:40 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the A & E Motel located at 21646 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported gunshot victim.
Crews arrived on the scene to find an adult male with a gunshot wound to the upper body.
A helicopter was requested for the victim, and emergency medical personnel transported the victim to the Maryland State Police Helicopter Hangar at the St. Mary’s County Airport in Hollywood, where MSP Aviation Trooper 7 transported the victim to an area trauma center with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.
Detectives collected multiple pieces of evidence and shell casings from one motel room and the surrounding area.
The suspects were described as two male suspects in all dark clothing and masks that fled in a dark colored sedan onto Great Mills Road and then towards Three Notch Road.
Police are investigating the incident.
Updates will be provided when they become available.
