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Odenton Stepfather Shoots Knife-Wielding Stepson After Alleged Assault on Mother

Prosecutors are reviewing potential charges for the stepfather following a warrant for the son.

Overview

  • Police say officers responded around 5 a.m. to a reported gunshot at a home in the 400 block of Lisa Avenue in Odenton.
  • Investigators report the adult son stole from and assaulted his mother inside the home before confronting his stepfather outside while armed with a knife.
  • According to police, the stepfather obtained a handgun and shot the man in the lower extremity, and the wounded man was taken to a hospital with no condition released.
  • A warrant charges the son with assault and theft, and police say his name will be released once he is charged or the warrant is served.
  • The Anne Arundel County Police Department says it is consulting the State’s Attorney’s Office on possible charges for the stepfather, with none filed at this time.