1Forestville parking lot dispute ends with gunfire and arrest

FORESTVILLE, Md. – A private security guard is facing criminal charges after police say he fired a shot during an argument Wednesday afternoon in a parking lot on Walters Lane.

Prince George’s County Police identified the suspect as 29-year-old John Mause II of Middle River. Investigators said no one was hit by the gunfire, and the man he allegedly fired toward left before officers arrived.

Key Points

Security guard charged after firing shot during argument in Forestville

No injuries reported; incident occurred Wednesday around 4:15 p.m.

Suspect identified as 29-year-old John Mause II of Middle River

Investigation findings

The preliminary investigation determined that Mause works for a private security company and is

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