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Glen Burnie Man Charged With 66 Counts After Prince George’s County Shooting and Carjacking Spree

Police credit an off-duty officer for a quick arrest with U.S. Park Police support.

Overview

  • The rampage unfolded Friday afternoon across five locations in College Park, Riverdale and Greenbelt in northern Prince George’s County.
  • Police say it began with shots fired from a car in College Park, moved to Riverdale with a crash, two carjackings and more gunfire, and ended in Greenbelt during a failed carjacking attempt.
  • An unarmed off-duty county officer tracked the suspect while his officer spouse relayed live updates, and U.S. Park Police made the arrest as an AR-15-style rifle was recovered.
  • At least six people were injured, including a 64-year-old man cut by shattered glass and a man hit by gunfire who was in critical condition but expected to survive.
  • Larry James Simpson, 68, faces 66 charges and is in Department of Corrections custody, and detectives are asking witnesses and any additional victims to contact the PGPD Gun Crimes Unit or Crime Solvers.