Exactly what I predicted would happen. Sad...very sad for all involved.
Tried to commit suicide, but at last account he was still clinging to life and was flown out. I am very grateful he didn't escalate the situation with LEO or hurt anyone else during the chase. Praying for his victims.Exactly what I predicted would happen. Sad...very sad for all involved.
UPDATE: Two Dead & One in Critical Condition After Double Shooting and Suicide in Leonardtown
UPDATE 9/2/2020 @ 11:45 a.m.: On September 1, 2020, during a family dispute, the suspect later identified as Gregory Wayne Arnold Sr. 48, of Callaway, shot the two victims multiple times at a residence in the 22900 block of Newtowne Neck Road in Leonardtown. Victim Stephen Edward Arnold, 72, of Leonardtown, was transported to an area trauma center for treatment, and ultimately succumbed to the injuries sustained in the shooting. Victim Rosalea Denise Arnold, 66, of Leonardtown, was transported to an area trauma center for treatment and remains in critical condition.
Arnold Sr. was observed by deputies shortly after the shooting operating a vehicle on Route 5 in Mechanicsville, and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The vehicle pursuit continued into Charles County, and then back into St. Mary’s County, where Arnold stopped the vehicle in the roadway on Route 234 near the intersection of Route 236. Arnold, who was armed with two handguns, refused to exit the vehicle and a barricade was declared. Members of the Critical Incident Negotiations Team (CINT), and members of the Emergency Services Team (EST) responded to the scene and negotiators from CINT began negotiating with Arnold in attempt to peacefully resolve the barricade. Arnold Sr. ultimately sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was transported to an area trauma center for treatment, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police for their assistance during this incident.
The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as they become available.
FELON FIRES ON VEHICLE WITH INFANT OVER TRAFFIC DISPUTE: On December 22, officers responded to the area of Sassafras Lane and Zack's Way in Leonardtown for a reported man with a gun. Upon their arrival, they made contact with multiple victims who advised they were driving down the road when they were stopped by a citizen. After being stopped an argument ensued over a traffic infraction. During the argument the defendant, Gregory Wayne Arnold, age 38 of Leonardtown, produced an assault rifle and fired shots at the victim's vehicle. The victims got back into the car and attempted to flee. The defendant continued firing shots at the occupied vehicle while they drove away. The vehicle was occupied by five adults and an infant at the time of the assault. One victim was transported to a local area hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Officers responded to the defendant's residence and detained him without incident.
Detectives with BCI responded and assumed the investigation. During the investigation a loaded assault rifle and ammunition were recovered. A check of the defendant's criminal record revealed he is a convicted felon and barred from owning the assault weapon. The defendant was arrested and charged with Assault 1st Degree, Reckless Endangerment and Illegal Possession of a Regulated Firearm. The defendant remains incarcerated at the St. Mary's County Detention Center. Additional charges are pending a review with the State's Attorney's Office.
05/11/20- Gregory Wayne Arnold, age 47 of Callaway- Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Hill# 361. CASE# 21938-20
So I guess the solution is another gun law that won't stop criminals?This is the same dude. Story is from 2010. No stranger to guns.
St. Mary's County BCI Police Reports
LEONARDTOWN, Md. (December 29, 2010)The St. Mary's County Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) recently released the following incident and arrest reports. BCI is an investigative team comprised of detectives from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's…somd.com
He had definite anger issues and very recently, too.