St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies today arrested Eugene Terrill Harris, 32, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, in connection with a shooting that occurred on November 9 in Lexington Park that involved a 36-year-old man who walked into the Lexington Park Rescue Squad and reported being shot.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division arrested Harris without incident at approximately 3:02 p.m. at a residence in the 46000 block of Valley Court in Lexington Park.
The suspect was charged with
- attempted first- and second-degree murder
- assault first- and second-degree
- reckless endangerment
- handgun on person
- loaded handgun on person
- possession of a firearm after having been convicted of a crime of violence
- possession of a firearm after being convicted of a disqualifying crime
- illegal possession of ammunition
Harris is currently held in the Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, awaiting a bond hearing.
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Original News Release
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Saturday Morning Shooting in Lexington Park
LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 9, 2024) – Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Lexington Park Rescue Squad at approximately 5:40 a.m. on Saturday 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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