More than six weeks have passed since a 19-year-old man was shot in Hollywood, leading to a high-speed chase involving multiple law enforcement agencies, yet no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Although police have identified the shooter in court documents, no charges have been filed, and authorities have not released the suspect’s name to help locate him.
Despite an initial arrest by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, charging an individual with accessory after the fact—a felony in Maryland—the charges have since been dropped.
The shooting occurred on the night of November 1, 2024, around 11:50 p.m. Emergency responders responded to the 45000 block of Breezy Lane following reports of a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, they found the young man with an upper-body wound, alert and communicative, before he was airlifted to a trauma center by the Maryland State Police Aviation Command.
The response showcased exemplary coordination among the St. Mary’s and Charles County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies, the La Plata Police Department, and multiple Maryland State Police Troopers. The dedication and swift action of the deputies and police officers involved highlight their commitment to the public.
Yet, as the Criminal Investigations Division of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office leads the investigation, the absence of new information and charges has become a troubling pattern for an agency that continues to withhold details on major criminal activities in the county.
This pattern has cast a shadow over the leadership, leaving the community to question the effectiveness of the sheriff’s office in managing serious criminal cases.
Community members are increasingly alarmed by the delay in resolving the case, fearing its implications on public safety and the pursuit of justice for the victim. The lack of transparency under the current administration has left many residents feeling uneasy, directly questioning the leadership’s ability to handle serious crimes effectively.
