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Two teens charged as adults after allegedly shooting man in the face

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LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Two teens, ages 14 and 17, have been arrested and charged as adults in connection to a shooting in Lexington Park.

The shooting took place in the 46000 block of Marshall Boulevard in Lexington Park.

Police say when they arrived to the scene, they found a man with a gunshot wound to the face.

The 14-year-old has been charged with the following:

  • Attempted first-degree murder
  • Attempted second-degree murder
  • First-degree assault
  • Second-degree assault
  • Firearm use in a felony/violent crime
  • Loaded handgun on person
  • Handgun on person

The 17-year-old has been charged with:

  • Attempted second-degree murder
  • First-degree assault
  • Second-degree assault
  • Firearm use in a felony/violent crime
  • Loaded handgun on person
  • Handgun on person

Both teens were taken to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center pending bond hearings.