Man arrested in Severn shooting, woman hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries

Man arrested in Severn shooting, woman hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries
Quick Arrest Made in Northwest D.C. Robbery Attempt WASHINGTON, DC - Following a Northwest robbery attempt, D.C. Metro Police Department’s Third District detectives have swiftly apprehended a suspect. The incident occurred today around 2:53 PM, in the 1200 block of W Street, Northwest. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Lenare Leath, Jr. of Northwest D.C., allegedly brandished a knife and pushed the victim to the ground in an attempt to steal their property. After a struggle, the suspect fled empty-handed but was quickly caught by responding officers. The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Leath has been charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery. Photo 107991078 | Arrest © Oleg Dudko | Dreamstime.com

SEVERN, Md. — A 48-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning after a woman was shot during an argument at a residence on Oriole Court. The incident occurred at approximately 1:33 a.m. on September 28, 2024, according to local authorities.

Officers arrived at the scene to find a 34-year-old female victim with a gunshot wound to her lower extremity on the front steps of the home. She was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect, identified as Stacy Delon Smith, was found inside the residence holding a black Diamondback 9mm handgun. He complied with officers’ commands to drop the weapon and was taken into custody without incident.

The shooting reportedly followed an argument between Smith, the victim, and another female. Western District detectives are continuing the investigation and urge anyone with information to contact them at 410-222-6155 or the TipLine at 410-222-4700.