St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday evening in Lexington Park.
Deputies responded at approximately 7:06 p.m. on April 12, 2026, to the 21000 block of Susan Lane for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they located a male victim with a gunshot wound to his leg. The victim was flown by helicopter to a nearby trauma center. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Preliminary information indicates the shooting may have stemmed from a dispute earlier in the day. Authorities stated there is no known ongoing threat to public safety.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division have taken over the case. Detective Phillip Henry is the lead investigator. Anyone with information about the incident or who may have witnessed it is asked to contact Detective Henry at 301-475-4200, extension 8102, or by email at Phillip.Henry@stmaryscountymd.gov.
Video footage of the incident can be submitted through the Sheriff’s Office website at www.firstsheriff.com/uploadevidence.
Anonymous tips are also encouraged through multiple channels. Tipsters can text 847411, starting the message with “SMCSO” followed by a space and the tip. Tips can be submitted online at www.FirstSheriff.com/tips or through the free SMCSO app available on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. The Crime Solvers line at 301-475-3333 also accepts anonymous information. Tipsters who provide details leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
The shooting marks the latest violent incident in Lexington Park, an area that has seen multiple law enforcement responses in recent years. Southern Maryland communities continue to grapple with gun violence concerns, prompting calls for increased community engagement with law enforcement.
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office maintains active outreach programs to build trust and encourage reporting. Residents in the Lexington Park area, which includes neighborhoods near Great Mills Road and commercial zones, are urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity promptly.
The investigation remains active. No arrests have been announced, and no suspect descriptions have been released at this time.
Local leaders and residents in Southern Maryland emphasize the importance of cooperation between citizens and law enforcement to address such incidents and maintain neighborhood safety. The Sheriff’s Office continues to patrol high-traffic areas and respond quickly to calls for service in the growing Lexington Park region.
