Adam Joseph Holland, 20, of Prince Frederick
UPDATE 5/20/2022: The suspect, Adam Joseph Holland, 20, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, is charged with attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, knowingly altering a firearm identification, using firearm in the commission of a violent crime, illegal possession of a firearm, illegal possession of a handgun, illegal possession of a loaded handgun, obstruction and hindering and altering physical evidence from a crime.
Holland is being held without bond at the Calvert County Detention Center.
According to a preliminary investigation, the shooting occurred shortly before 11 p.m. on May 11, 2022, prior to a single-vehicle crash in Calvert County. One victim, the backseat passenger of the vehicle involved in the crash, sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He was transported by medevac to the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center. Two other victims were injured in the crash. They were transported by ambulance to the Calvert Health Medical Center for treatment.
Investigators said troopers from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack responded to a single-vehicle crash in the area of Orwell Court and Yardley Drive in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Upon their arrival, troopers saw three people in the vehicle, one of whom had suffered an apparent gunshot wound.
The vehicle involved in the crash was a 2008 dark blue Lexus with Maryland registration. The preliminary investigation indicates the driver of the Lexus was backing into a parking space on Orwell Court when a gunshot was reportedly fired and struck one of the occupants. The driver accelerated and struck multiple parked vehicles before the vehicle overturned and landed on its side on Orwell Court.
Troopers from the Prince Frederick Barrack and investigators from the Criminal Enforcement Division responded to the scene and established a perimeter around the area and a search was initiated. Search assistance was provided by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office.
Crime scene technicians from the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division also responded to process the scene for evidence. During a canvass of the crime scene, a handgun and multiple shell casings were located near the scene of the crash.
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Maryland State Police at the Prince Frederick Barrack at 410-535-1400. Callers may remain anonymous.
The investigation into this case continues …
5/12/2022: Maryland State Police are investigating a shooting that on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at approximately 10:45 p.m., prior to a single vehicle crash in Calvert County.
Identities of the three injured victims are not available at this time.
One victim, the backseat passenger of the vehicle involved in the crash, sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He was transported by medevac to the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center.
Two other victims were injured in the crash. They were transported by ambulance to the Calvert Health Medical Center for treatment.
Shortly before 11:00 p.m. last night, troopers from the Prince Frederick Barrack responded to a single vehicle crash in the area of Orwell Court and Yardley Drive in Prince Frederick.
Upon their arrival, troopers observed three occupants in the vehicle, one of whom had suffered an apparent gunshot wound.
The vehicle involved in the crash is a 2008 dark blue Lexus with Maryland registration.
The preliminary investigation indicates the driver of the Lexus was backing into a parking space on Orwell Court when a gunshot was reportedly fired and struck one of the occupants. The driver accelerated and struck multiple parked vehicles before the vehicle overturned and landed on its side on Orwell Court.
Troopers from the Prince Frederick Barrack and investigators from the Criminal Enforcement Division responded to the scene and established a perimeter around the area and a search was initiated. Search assistance was provided by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Crime scene technicians from the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division also responded to process the scene for evidence.
During a canvass of the crime scene, a handgun and multiple shell casings were located near the scene of the crash.
The search is continuing. Anyone with information about who fired the shots is urged to contact Maryland State Police at the Prince Frederick Barrack at 410-535-1400. Callers may remain anonymous.
Prior to the arrival of police, a 911 caller reported a vehicle was overturned in the area of 1712 Orwell Court. The operator self-extricated from the vehicle and fled on foot. The witness described the suspect as a black male wearing dark colored pants with a bandanna and a black jacket.
Police arrived on the scene and found a blue Lexus overturned on its side.
A short time after police arrived on the scene, a 911 caller reported a gunshot victim was located in the 800 block of Yardley Drive.
Fire and rescue personnel were dispatched for an 18-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the upperbody.
Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 was pre-launched and landed at Calvert Health Hospital. The gunshot victim was transported to an area hospital.
Emergency medical personnel reported two occupants that were in the overturned vehicle were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Maryland State Police Helicopters Trooper 2 responded to assist in the search for the suspect that fled on foot.
Troopers from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrick are investigating the shooting. One firearm was recovered on the scene.
Updates will be provided when they become available.
Adam Joseph Holland, 20, of Prince Frederick
