St. Mary's Co. Officer Assaulted in Lexington Park

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On December 29, 2020, at approximately 2:10 p.m. deputies were on scene at 21800 North Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park, investigating an alleged theft. During the investigation, the suspect brandished an edged weapon, and assaulted the deputy. The deputy discharged his firearm and the suspect was shot. Both the suspect and deputy sustained injuries and were transported via helicopter to area trauma centers. The deputy sustained non-life threatening injuries and the suspect is listed in stable condition.

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[frequentflier]

On December 29, 2020, at approximately 2:10 p.m. deputies were on scene at 21800 North Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park, investigating an alleged theft. During the investigation, the suspect brandished an edged weapon, and assaulted the deputy. The deputy discharged his firearm and the suspect was shot. Both the suspect and deputy sustained injuries and were transported via helicopter to area trauma centers. The deputy sustained non-life threatening injuries and the suspect is listed in stable condition.

When will the riots and looting begin?

 

[Monello]

When will the riots and looting begin?

2 in the afternoon, most of the possible looters are just getting up. Usually at sundown is when things start to heat up.

 

[stgislander]

Maybe the suspect is white so it'd be okay.

 

[frequentflier]

Maybe the suspect is white so it'd be okay.

Don't think so... he doesn't look white to me.