Shooter in Prince George’s County road rage incident facing attempted murder charges

On April 10, police in Maryland announced that a man from Alexandria, Virginia, is now looking at attempted murder charges after his arrest following a road rage incident in Prince George’s County.

The accused road rager has been identified as 46-year-old Marco Williams.  The Virginia man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, felony assault, firearms offenses, and additional crimes.  Williams was arrested on April 9 in Fairfax County by a United States Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force and the Maryland State Apprehension Team.  He is currently awaiting extradition to Maryland.  

The victim in this road rage case is not being identified. Thankfully, he was uninjured during the incident.

Background:  On Thursday, April 3, Maryland State Troopers from the Forestville Barrack were called to a reported shooting on Route 5 in the area of Burch Hill Road in Prince George’s County.  The victim advised police that the driver of a black 2023 Ford Explorer with Michigan tags, later identified as Williams, fired a handgun at his vehicle. 

During the investigation, authorized search warrants were carried out on Williams’ apartment and a vehicle in his possession.  During the operation, police located two loaded firearms and a large quantity of narcotics.  Maryland State Police were assisted by officers from the Fairfax County Police Department and the Virginia State Police

Police urge anyone with information relating to this investigation or any other highway gun crimes, to contact investigators by calling 410-538-1887.  Callers may remain anonymous

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(Source: Maryland State Police)

Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today
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