LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday evening in Lexington Park, leaving one man hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds.
Deputies were dispatched to the 22000 block of Valley Estates Drive around 8:15 p.m. on October 30 following a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from several gunshot wounds. Responding deputies administered first aid to stabilize the individual before he was airlifted to a regional hospital for additional treatment. The victim’s current condition has not been disclosed.
The case is now under the jurisdiction of detectives in the Criminal Investigations Division, who have classified it as an isolated incident. According to preliminary findings, the shooting does not appear to pose any ongoing threat to public safety.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have information related to the incident to contact Detective Kortnie Marsch. Detective Marsch can be reached by phone at 301-475-4200, extension 8179, or by email at Kortnie.Marsch@stmaryscountymd.gov.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, the St. Mary’s County Crime Solvers offers a tip line available 24/7. Individuals can call Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 or text tips to 274637. Texts must include “Tip239” in the message body, as this code is case-sensitive. Tipsters who provide information that leads to an arrest may qualify for a cash reward.