Frederick, MD News (8/14/2024) – Maryland State Troopers have apprehended a Pennsylvania man on charges of attempted murder and firearms offenses following a reported road rage incident in Frederick County earlier today. The suspect, Bryant Paradine, 37, of Littlestown, Pennsylvania, is facing charges including attempted murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
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The incident unfolded shortly after 7:30 a.m. when Maryland State Troopers from the Frederick Barrack responded to reports of road rage involving gunfire on southbound US15 at Tippin Drive. Upon arrival, troopers discovered that shots had been fired into the passenger compartment of the victim’s vehicle. Fortunately, the victim emerged unscathed from the encounter. The Maryland State Police Crime Scene Unit processed the scene, recovering a projectile from the victim’s vehicle.
The victim, who reported the incident by calling 9-1-1, provided a description of the suspect vehicle, identified as a maroon Chevrolet SUV with Pennsylvania tags. A lookout for the vehicle was promptly issued to law enforcement in the vicinity.
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Investigators from the State Police Criminal Enforcement Division quickly identified a suspect vehicle, which was found unoccupied at a business in Thurmont, Maryland. Officers from the Thurmont Police Department assisted in locating the suspect, Bryant Paradine, inside the business. A search warrant executed on Paradine’s vehicle resulted in the discovery of a loaded 9mm handgun and a spent shell casing matching the caliber of the gun used in the incident.
Following his arrest, Paradine was transported to the Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack for processing. He is currently awaiting an initial appearance before a district court commissioner.
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The Maryland Department of State Police remains committed to ensuring the safety of Maryland’s communities, with a focus on addressing gun violence on state highways. Authorities urge motorists to prioritize safety by avoiding impaired and aggressive driving, adhering to speed limits, and staying focused to prevent injuries and fatalities on the roads.
Additionally, police are continuing their investigations into other serious crimes, including the murders of Delonte Hicks, Charles Marks, and Nyah Hairston. Anyone with information regarding these cases or other highway-related gun crimes is encouraged to contact investigators at 410-538-1887.
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