An 18-year-old Dameron man has been arrested in connection with a double shooting that injured two people in a Lexington Park apartment complex earlier this month. Deshawn Swein Campbell was taken into custody on June 25 after detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division linked him to the incident.
On June 13, deputies responded to the 46000 block of Hilton Drive for reports of multiple shots fired. Upon arrival, they found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Through investigative work, Campbell was identified as the suspect.
Campbell faces 17 criminal counts, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of attempted second-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault, two counts of second-degree assault, two counts of use of a firearm during a violent crime, reckless endangerment, illegal possession of a firearm by a minor, illegal possession of ammunition, handgun in a vehicle, loaded handgun in a vehicle, handgun on person and loaded handgun on person.
He is being held without bond at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are asking for public assistance with any additional information.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information to contact Detective Warren Forinash at 301-475-4200, ext. 8072, or by email. Anonymous tips can be submitted through tip411 by texting 847411 with the message starting “SMCSO,” online at the sheriff’s website, through the SMCSO app or by calling the Crime Solvers line at 301-475-3333. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest.
Shootings in residential areas like Hilton Drive in Lexington Park raise concerns about community safety in St. Mary’s County. The quick identification and arrest of the suspect demonstrate the Sheriff’s Office’s ongoing efforts to address violent crime and illegal firearm possession in the region.
Maryland law imposes strict penalties for possession of stolen firearms and carrying loaded handguns without proper authorization. Attempted murder charges carry significant prison time, and the combination of charges in Campbell’s case reflects the seriousness of the allegations.
The investigation into the June 13 shooting continues, and officials are urging the public to come forward with any relevant details.
