UPDATE: Shots Fired in Lexington Park Under Investigation

February 8, 2019

UPDATE – Police have released the following information: On February 3, 2019, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 46800 block of Rogers Drive in Lexington Park for a reported shooting complaint.

Shell casings were located in the area, and a residence nearby had been struck with projectiles.

No injuries have been reported from this incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Deputy First Class David Lawrence at (301) 475-4200 extension *8130 or by email at [email protected] or Sergeant Shawn Moses at (301) 475-4200 extension *8087 or by email at [email protected]. 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.

2/4/2019: On Sunday, February 3, 2019, at approximately 3:25 a.m., police responded to Ronald Drive in Lexington Park, for shots fired.

Police responded and searched the area, however, no victims or evidence were reported.

Multiple witnesses reported hearing over 15 shots and saw multiple vehicles and people on foot fleeing the neighborhood prior to police arrival.

St. Mary’s County Sheriffs Office responded to Rodgers drive and searched for shell casings for approximately 30 minutes before returning to service. It is unknown if any evidence was recovered at the scene.

Police and Forensics Investigators returned to the area shortly after 6:30 p.m., on Sunday, February 3, 2019, to investigate and gather evidence.

Firefighters also responded to Rogers Drive to assist police with providing ladders to search rooftops.