News Release, Maryland State Police

Leonardtown, MD- Maryland State Police are looking for a suspect involved in a reported shooting in St. Mary’s County.

The suspect (pictured here) reportedly fled the scene in an SUV with Virginia plates. The victim was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital with non-life threatening injuries

The preliminary investigation indicates an altercation between the suspect and the victim occurred outside of a convenience store around noon today on Three Notch Road in California, Maryland. During the altercation, the victim was shot in the hand and the suspect immediately fled the scene.

Image courtesy of the Maryland State Police

Police urge anyone who may recognize the suspect pictured or who may have witnessed the incident to contact police at the Leonardtown Barrack at 301-475-8955. Calls may remain confidential. More details will follow as the investigation continues.


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