UPDATE from Maryland State Police
Lexington Park, MD – On Thursday, August 16, 2018 at approximately 1218 hours, Troopers from the Leonardtown Barrack, along with St. Mary’s County Deputies responded to the 48000 block of Hillside Drive, Lexington Park, St. Mary’s County, for a reported shooting. Investigation revealed an argument at the residence led to the suspect, Michael Fischer, 21 of Lexington Park, firing a shot gun round towards the victim (w/f 18 yoa), striking the victim in the leg. The victim suffered a non-life threatening injury and was later transported by ambulance to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital where she was treated and released. The suspect fled the scene and an extensive search began.
With the assistance of numerous law enforcement officials, MSP STATE team, County SWAT team, State & County negotiators, Criminal Enforcement investigators, K9 & MSP Aviation, the suspect was located in the area and placed under arrest. The suspect was found to be prohibited from possessing firearms/ammunition due to an active Protective Order.The suspect was later transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with 1st & 2nd Degree Assault, reckless endangerment and numerous firearm related charges.
The incident is under investigation, anyone with information is urged to contact TFC B. Ditoto at 301-475-8955.
UPDATE 8:20 p.m.
The incident on Hillside Drive in Lexington Park has been resolved. A suspect is in custody, reports SMCSO.
Reports say that police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured in the area of Hillside Drive. A police report is pending.
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – On Aug. 16, 12:55 p.m., the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office reported police activity on Hillside Drive in Lexington Park. Avoid the area.