LEONARDTOWN, Md. – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Cameron David Curtis, 22, of Drayden, Maryland, was convicted of four counts of attempted murder for his participation in the attempted murders of four separate victims following a six-day jury trial in St. Mary’s County.
On May 3, 2025, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Chancellors Run Road and Pegg Road after hearing gunfire. The deputies located a vehicle with four male occupants, three of whom had sustained injuries from gunshot wounds. A comprehensive investigation revealed the shooting stemmed from an earlier altercation that started in Leonardtown and continued into Lexington Park.
“This was an extremely dangerous act of violence where multiple firearms were used during a vehicle chase, jeopardizing the lives of these four victims and countless members of our community,” said State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling.
Curtis has been convicted of the following nine offenses:
- Two counts, attempted first-degree murder (maximum penalty, LIFE)
- Two counts, attempted second-degree murder (maximum penalty, 30 years)
- Four counts, use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence (maximum penalty, 20 years)
- One count, handgun in a vehicle (maximum penalty, 5 years)
Curtis remains held without bond pending sentencing. He faces a maximum sentence of LIFE plus LIFE plus 145 years in prison.
Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Alena Moiser prosecuted the case on behalf of the citizens of St. Mary’s County.
Detective Warren Forinash of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was the lead investigator.
The Honorable Amy Lorenzini presided over the case.
What is going on in Lexington Park, I would rather go to hoods if DC then go to Lexington Park.. This is sad and scary. My daughter’s father lives down there and I refuse to allow him to have her unless he comes and stays with family up in mechanicsville not because he not a good father but for her safety..