Overview
- Howard County police announced murder, assault and firearm counts against Montreal Proctor, Talondo Short and Damon Simpson Jr. in the Aug. 19, 2025 shooting.
- Victim Leon Grant, 39, was found shot inside a vehicle in a parking lot off Dove Sail Lane and Merriweather Drive near Merriweather Post Pavilion.
- Investigators report Grant met Proctor at the site, Short and Simpson arrived in another car, Grant was shot, Proctor stayed and spoke with officers, and the other two left.
- Detectives characterize the attack as targeted based on a prior acquaintance between Proctor and Grant, with the motive still under investigation.
- Proctor and Short are held without bond in Howard County, Simpson is jailed elsewhere on an unrelated case, and police are seeking tips at 410-313-STOP or HCPDCrimeTips@howardcountymd.gov.