Lexington Park, Md. — A shooting late Sunday night in Lexington Park is under investigation by St. Mary’s County authorities. Deputies responded to a 911 call reporting gunfire in the 22000 block of Valley Estates Drive at approximately 10:36 p.m. on September 22.
Upon arrival, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Deputies rendered first aid to the victim before emergency medical services arrived. The injured individual was then transported to a regional hospital for treatment and is currently in stable condition.
During their initial assessment of the scene, deputies observed multiple bullet holes in a nearby residence. Fortunately, no other injuries have been reported in connection with the incident.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has taken over the investigation. As authorities work to piece together the details surrounding the shooting, they are seeking assistance from the public.
Detective Warren Forinash is the lead investigator in the case. Anyone with information that could aid the investigation is urged to contact Detective Forinash at 301-475-4200, extension 8072, or by email at Warren.Forinash@stmaryscountymd.gov.
In addition to directly contacting the detective, tipsters can anonymously share information with Crime Solvers. Crime Solvers provides a secure, confidential method for submitting tips, 24 hours a day. Tipsters can call Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 or send a text message to 274637 with the keyword “Tip239” in the message block. It is important that the keyword be entered exactly as shown, as the system is case-sensitive.
If the tip leads to an arrest, the individual providing the information may be eligible for a cash reward. Importantly, tipsters are never required to reveal their identity, ensuring their anonymity throughout the process.
Authorities have not released additional details about the suspected shooter or motive behind the incident. Investigators are working to determine whether the shooting was targeted or random.
No suspects have been publicly named as of yet, and it remains unclear how many individuals may have been involved. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have not provided a timeline for when further updates might be available.
This is the latest in a series of violent incidents that have shaken the community in recent months. Local leaders have expressed concerns about public safety, urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
As law enforcement continues their efforts to bring those responsible to justice, they are counting on cooperation from the public. Providing information—even anonymously—could prove crucial in helping solve this case.
