LUSBY, Md., June 9, 2025 — The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 15-year-old male from Lusby as the third suspect in a June 5, 2025, shooting on Spruce Drive, marking further progress in the ongoing investigation. The juvenile, whose identity is withheld under Maryland law, faces adult charges including attempted first-degree murder, attempted robbery with a firearm, first-degree assault, use of a firearm during a felony/violent crime, reckless endangerment, and possession of a firearm under the age of 21.
The shooting occurred around 11:38 a.m. on June 5, when deputies responded to the 700 block of Spruce Drive after a 911 call reported a 24-year-old female from Prince Frederick shot in her vehicle. The victim, wounded in the lower back, drove to Spruce Drive seeking help. Deputies provided aid until emergency medical personnel arrived, and she was transported to a regional trauma center with non-life-threatening injurie.
A preliminary investigation revealed the victim had arranged to meet two males near Evergreen Drive and Field Road. A white SUV carrying two males arrived, and gunfire erupted. Deputies later detained Steven Anthony Gilner Jr., 18, of Lusby, and a 16-year-old male from Lusby, both charged with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and firearm-related offenses. The 16-year-old also faces charges for removing.
The third suspect’s arrest followed continued investigative efforts. Sheriff Ricky Cox commended the deputies, stating, “I want to personally commend the tireless work and swift action of our Patrol deputies, Special Operations Team, and CIB detectives in bringing a quick resolution to this violent crime. Their dedication to justice and the safety of our community is evident in the results of this investigation. Let this be a clear message: violent crime will not be tolerated in Calvert County.”
The investigation remains active. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Detective W. McDowell at Wyatt.McDowell@calvertcountymd.gov or Detective M. Mudd at Michael.Mudd@calvertcountymd.gov. Anonymous tips can be submitted via the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office mobile app at https://apps.myocv.com/share/a39520678 or by emailing ccsotips@calvertcountymd.gov.
