At approximately 6:34 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls reporting an active shooter at Lancaster Park in Lexington Park.

Within minutes, deputies arrived on the scene and immediately secured the area, ensuring the safety of park visitors. An extensive search of Lancaster Park and the surrounding areas was conducted. No evidence of a shooting was found, it was confirmed there were no injuries, and it was determined that the report was unfounded. The incident was concluded at 7:17 p.m.