Austin Dylan Winbush, 23, of Capitol Heights
UPDATE 8/23/2028: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Austin Dylan Winbush, 24, of Capitol Heights, was sentenced to life suspend all but 25 years of active incarceration in prison for attempted first-degree murder.
Following a three-day jury trial, a St. Mary’s County jury convicted Mr. Winbush on March 23, 2023, of attempted first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence and having a loaded handgun. The charges stemmed from a May 5, 2021, shooting that took place in Lexington Park.
Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Jeff Maylor, Chief of the Major Crimes Unit, prosecuted the case on behalf of the citizens of St. Mary’s County.
The Honorable Amy D. Lorenzini presided over the case.
“Mr. Winbush was charged with these violent crimes nearly two years ago. With today’s verdict, the victim and our community has finally obtained justice. I want to thank the jury for its thoughtful deliberation and attention to this case and Corporal Christopher Ditoto of the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division, Southern Region for the successful investigation.”
Chief of Major Crimes Jeff Maylor prosecuted the case on behalf of the citizens of St Marys County, MD.
Winbush will be held without bond pending sentencing.
The Honorable Amy D. Lorenzini presided over the case.
On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at approximately 9:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Flower Drive and Missouri Avenue in Lexington Park, for the reported shooting.
Crews arrived on the scene to find an unknown aged male with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Emergency medical personnel transported the patient to an area landing zone, where Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 2 landed and transported the victim to an area trauma center with life-threatening injuries.
The victim was conscious, alert, and breathing prior to takeoff.
Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack are investigating the incident.
Updates will be provided when they become available.
Austin Dylan Winbush, 23, of Capitol Heights
