GREAT MILLS, Md. — Three men were shot in a vehicle in Great Mills early Saturday, May 3, 2025, prompting an ongoing investigation by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. near Chancellors Run Road and Pegg Road, where deputies on patrol heard gunfire and responded immediately.
Deputies found a vehicle carrying four adult males that bullets had struck. Three of the occupants sustained gunshot wounds. Two victims were airlifted to a regional hospital and are in stable condition, while the third declined medical treatment. The fourth occupant was unharmed. The suspect fled the scene before deputies arrived, and no arrests have been reported.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has taken over the case. Detectives are working to identify the suspect and determine the circumstances of the shooting. Authorities have not released details about a possible motive or whether the attack was targeted.
Detectives are seeking public assistance to advance the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Warren Forinash at 301-475-4200, ext. 8072, or via email at Warren.Forinash@stmaryscountymd.gov. Tipsters can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 or texting 274637, typing “Tip239” in the message block, and selecting SEND to continue the conversation. “Tip239” is case-sensitive and must be entered exactly as shown. Those providing information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
The sheriff’s office has increased patrols in the Great Mills area to ensure public safety while the investigation continues. No additional suspects have been identified, and authorities have not disclosed whether the vehicle was moving or stationary at the time of the shooting.
The investigation remains active, with detectives canvassing the area for witnesses and reviewing any available surveillance footage. The sheriff’s office has not released the identities of the victims, citing privacy concerns and the ongoing nature of the case. Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
