Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Lexington Park Rescue Squad at approximately 5:40 a.m. on Thursday for a report of a man with gunshot wounds. Upon arrival, deputies were informed that a 36-year-old male had walked in and reported being shot. The victim was subsequently flown to a nearby hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division have identified the 21000 block of Great Mills Road as the area where the victim reported the shooting occurred. Law enforcement personnel are currently canvassing the scene for evidence and witnesses.
This is an ongoing investigation; additional details will be provided when available.
Detective Tyler Payne is the lead investigator, and anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact him at 301-475-4200, ext. 8010, or by email at Tyler.Payne@stmaryscountymd.gov.
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