The preliminary investigation revealed the following:
On Oct. 25, at 2 a.m., the victim was in the parking lot of Don Savino’s Bar and Grill located at 2427 Crain Highway in Waldorf when he was approached by two suspects who struck him several times in the head. The victim fell to the ground and lost consciousness. He was flown to Prince George’s Hospital Center where he was admitted with life threatening injuries.
The suspects, Justin Burch Ferrall, 30, and Brian Anthony Hickman, 28, both of St. Mary’s County, fled but were arrested a short distance away. Both men were charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault and disorderly conduct. The victim was pronounced deceased by doctors at Prince George’s Hospital on Oct. 27.
On today’s date, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore performed an autopsy and ruled the manner of death a homicide. Additional charges are pending the outcome of the investigation and a case review by the State’s Attorney’s Office.
At this point in the investigation, it is not clear what happened during the initial contact between the victim and the suspects. Investigators are asking anyone with information regarding this case to call the Major Crimes Unit at (301) 609-6497. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.