Arrests Made in Weapons Discharge Case

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News Release: 09/259/1721/bw/(4)
September 18, 2009

Arrests Made in Weapons Discharge Case

Mason Police District – A 40-year-old mailman was walking in the 6000 block of Bellview Drive on Wednesday, September 16. Around 1:00 p.m. the mailman had several shots fired at him from a nearby building. He was able to take cover and summon police. The victim was not injured.

Several police units responded to include a K-9 officer and the helicopter. After establishing a perimeter around the area, police located two suspects inside the apartment where the shots were allegedly fired from. A BB gun was also recovered.

Arrested was Horace Jones, 18, of 6027 Bellview Drive, and Shawn Jones, 18, of 9800 Hummingbird Lane, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Both suspects were charged with attempted malicious wounding.

Since a Postal Service letter carrier was the victim, the United States Postal Inspection Service assisted in the investigation.

Horace Jones mug shot Shawn Jones mug shot