UPDATE – St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Press Release: On September 22, 2020, at approximately 9:55 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Burger King, located at 21650 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported robbery with an injured subject.
Deputies arrived on scene and located a male victim suffering from a stab wound. Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, Crime Lab personnel and K-9 units responded to the scene and continued the investigation.
Preliminary investigation determined the suspects entered the business and demanded money. During the robbery the victim sustained a stab wound to his abdominal area and was subsequently flown to an area trauma center for treatment. The suspects then fled the business on foot.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Detective Brian Fennessey at (301) 475-4200 extension 78103 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.
9/23/2020 @ 3:00 a.m.: On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at approximately 9:58 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the Burger King on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported armed robbery and stabbing.
Police arrived on the scene to find a 26-year-old Burger King employee with a stab wound to the upper body.
Witnesses reported two suspects who were armed with a knife and handgun fled the business with a cash register. The suspects were described as black males wearing masks and gloves.
Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and searched the area for approximately two hours. The Criminal Investigations Division along with Crime Lab Technicians responded to continue the investigation.
The 26-year-old male victim was flown to an area trauma center by Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 with serious injuries. He was conscious, alert, and talking to medics.
Deputies located multiple pieces of evidence in the area of the Checkers and MIL Corporation parking lot.
Updates will be provided when they become available.
