3/29/2013
STATEMENT RE: SHOOTING SUSPECT WOUNDED BY TROOPERS AFTER
STANDOFF
This statement is issued regarding the condition of
the suspect involved in the shooting incident that occurred on March 29, 2013 in
Rawlings, Maryland.
The suspect identified as Samuel E. George, 53, of the
15000-block of Meadow Dale Drive, Rawlings, Maryland has died from the gunshot
wounds sustained during a standoff with troopers. He was pronounced dead this
afternoon at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center.
The criminal
investigation is being conducted by the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit,
which conducts criminal investigations in to all shootings involving Maryland
state troopers. Homicide Unit investigators are being assisted by investigators
from C3I and the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office as well as crime scene
technicians from the Maryland State Police Forensic Science Division. State
Police investigators have conducted interviews with persons who witnessed the
incident. Evidence collected from the scene will be reviewed and analyzed to
corroborate witness statements. All victims involved are currently cooperating
with investigators.
The Allegany County State’s Attorney responded to the
scene and has been continually updated on the active investigation. The Maryland
State Police Internal Affairs Unit is also conducted an investigation into the
police involved shooting, which is procedure.
Sgt. Marc
Black
Spokesman
Maryland State Police
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