On September 9, 2025, Maryland State Police arrested Michael Larrell Green, 36, of Brandywine, Maryland, following a road rage shooting on southbound Route 5 (Branch Avenue) near Surratts Road in Prince George’s County. The incident, reported at approximately 10:20 p.m., involved a motorcyclist firing multiple shots at another vehicle, prompting a swift response from the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack.
Green faces charges of attempted second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, and use of a firearm during a felony crime. He was transported to the Prince George’s County Division of Corrections, awaiting an initial appearance before a District Court Commissioner.
The investigation, led by the Maryland State Police Highway Gun Crimes Initiative, identified Green as the suspect. On September 10, authorities executed court-authorized search warrants at his residences in Brandywine and Waldorf, recovering nine handguns and other evidence linked to the shooting. Green was arrested without incident. The Highway Gun Crimes Initiative, established to combat firearm-related incidents on Maryland’s roads, has been instrumental in recent arrests, reflecting the state’s commitment to reducing highway violence. The Maryland Department of State Police continues to seek information on this case and others, including the unsolved murders of Delonte Hicks, Charles Marks, and Nyah Hairston, urging tips to 410-538-1887, with anonymity offered.
This incident adds to a string of road rage cases in Prince George’s County, a concerning trend for Southern Maryland communities. In August 2025, Stephen Eric Scroggins, 52, of Temple Hills, was arrested for pointing a firearm during a road rage incident on I-495, charged with first- and second-degree assault and firearm offenses. Similarly, in February 2025, Kenyatta Von Williams Jr., 34, of Suitland, faced charges for a firearm-related road rage incident on I-495. These cases highlight the ongoing challenge of gun violence on highways, with Prince George’s County reporting over 50 firearm-related arrests in 2025, according to Maryland State Police data.
For Southern Maryland residents, particularly those in Brandywine and nearby Waldorf, this incident hits close to home. Route 5, a major artery connecting Charles and Prince George’s counties, is a familiar route for commuters and locals. The area near Surratts Road, a busy commercial hub, sees heavy traffic, making road rage incidents particularly alarming. Maryland’s laws on firearm offenses are stringent; attempted second-degree murder carries up to 30 years under Criminal Law Article § 2-206, while first-degree assault can result in up to 25 years (Criminal Law § 3-202). Green’s use of a firearm during a felony could add a mandatory minimum of five years without parole (Criminal Law § 4-204).
The recovery of nine handguns underscores the broader issue of illegal firearms in the region. Prince George’s County, with a population of about 967,000, has faced persistent gun violence, with 2024 crime statistics showing a 10% increase in firearm-related incidents compared to 2023. The Maryland State Police’s proactive approach, including the Highway Gun Crimes Initiative, aligns with Southern Maryland’s community safety priorities, as seen in local initiatives like the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Community Policing Program. Residents are encouraged to stay vigilant, with anonymous tip lines promoted to curb such incidents.
Green’s arrest follows a pattern of road rage escalations in Maryland. In March 2025, a Philadelphia man, Andre Howard, was charged with felony assault for a shooting on Route 4 in Prince George’s County. These incidents reflect the dangers of confrontations on busy highways, prompting calls for increased patrols and public awareness campaigns in Southern Maryland. Community leaders in Brandywine and Waldorf have advocated for traffic calming measures and driver education to prevent such escalations, especially on high-traffic routes like Route 5.
As Green awaits his court appearance, the case serves as a reminder of the legal and social consequences of road rage. Southern Maryland residents, accustomed to the region’s rural and suburban blend, value safe roadways.
