St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a fatal shooting in Lexington Park on Friday night. The incident occurred at the intersection of Midway Drive and Wasp Drive at approximately 9:50 p.m., where deputies found 18-year-old Jovan William Medley with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite immediate efforts to save him, Medley was pronounced dead at the scene.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is handling the case. Detectives are seeking information from the public to aid in their investigation. Anyone with details about the shooting is encouraged to contact Detective David Lawrence at 301-475-4200, ext. 8130, or via email at David.Lawrence@stmaryscountymd.gov.
In addition, the community can provide tips anonymously through Crime Solvers. Tipsters can call 301-475-3333 or text “Tip239” to 274637. It is important to note that “Tip239” must be typed exactly as shown, as it is case-sensitive. Following submission, respondents will receive further instructions on how to continue the conversation. Crime Solvers offers the option to remain anonymous and may provide cash rewards for information leading to an arrest.
Authorities are urging anyone with knowledge about the shooting to come forward as they work to solve the case and seek justice for Medley.
