LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 26, 2026) – On June 25, 2026, detectives assigned to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division arrested Deshawn Swein Campbell, 18, of Dameron in connection with a double shooting at a Lexington Park apartment complex. On June 13, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 46000 block of Hilton Drive for reports of multiple shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Campbell is charged with 17 criminal counts, including
- Two counts of attempted first-degree murder
- Two counts of attempted second-degree murder
- Two counts of assault first-degree
- Two counts of assault second-degree
- Two counts of use of a firearm during a violent crime
- Reckless endangerment
- Illegal possession of a firearm by a minor
- Illegal possession of ammunition
- Handgun in vehicle
- Loaded handgun in vehicle
- Handgun on person
- Loaded handgun on person
Campbell is being held at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown on no-bond status.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Warren Forinash at 301-475-4200, ext. 8072, or by email at Warren.Forinash@stmaryscountymd.gov.
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