Man charged with attempted murder in Baltimore-Washington Parkway shooting
Man charged with attempted murder in Baltimore-Washington Parkway shooting
A Prince George’s County man is facing attempted murder charges in connection with a road rage shooting on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway that left another driver wounded, Maryland State Police said.
JESSUP, MD. - A Prince George’s County man is facing attempted murder charges in connection with a road rage shooting on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway that left another driver wounded, Maryland State Police said.
What we know:
Maryland State Police have charged 21-year-old Darius Bryant, of Prince George’s County, with attempted murder and other related offenses in connection with the shooting.
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Investigators said the incident happened shortly before 7:30 a.m. Wednesday on northbound Maryland Route 295 near the Arundel Mills Boulevard exit in Anne Arundel County.
Police said the victim was driving a white Dodge van when gunfire struck the driver’s side of the vehicle. A passenger was also inside the van at the time but was not injured.
The victim was able to drive himself to a nearby medical facility before being transported to a trauma center, where he continues to receive treatment, according to police.
Dig deeper:
After receiving the report, investigators said they obtained a description of the suspect's vehicle and reviewed dashcam video provided by the victim. Maryland State Police said that information helped lead investigators to the suspect, who was later located in Washington, D.C.
Bryant was detained during a traffic stop by law enforcement in the District. During a search of the vehicle, officers recovered a loaded handgun, according to police.
Investigators also recovered a spent shell casing at the scene with assistance from a K-9 unit.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not said whether the victim and suspect knew each other, and are continuing to examine what may have led to the confrontation.
What's next:
Bryant is currently being processed as a fugitive in Washington, D.C., and is awaiting extradition to Maryland.
The investigation is being led by Maryland State Police as detectives continue reviewing evidence, including dashcam footage and other information gathered from the scene.
Officials said the case remains active and further charges or details could be released as the investigation continues.
The Source: Information in this article comes from Maryland State Police.