ELLICOTT CITY, MD — A Howard County judge has sentenced Quwan Lamar Gordon, 48, to 50 years in prison for a road rage shooting incident that took place on Interstate 95 in August 2024, officials announced Thursday.
Howard County State’s Attorney Rich Gibson said Gordon was convicted earlier this year of attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and multiple firearms offenses. The sentencing occurred in the Circuit Court for Howard County.
The charges stemmed from an August 12, 2024, incident in which Gordon allegedly fired a weapon at another motorist because he was dissatisfied with the way the victim was driving. The victims, a driver and a passenger, were not physically harmed, but two bullets hit their vehicle.
“This midday confrontation posed a grave risk to public safety,” the state’s attorney’s office said. Investigators later determined Gordon was prohibited from owning firearms due to prior convictions.
A photo captured by a truck driver who witnessed the incident helped Maryland State Police identify Gordon’s vehicle, a white Volkswagen, and led to the issuance of search warrants. Officers recovered a loaded handgun along with MDMA and fentanyl at Gordon’s residence in Owings Mills.
Investigation linked Gordon to drugs and illegal weapons
The case was led by the Maryland State Police Highway Gun Crimes Initiative. After executing search warrants, authorities uncovered both narcotics and weapons violations before formally charging Gordon with attempted murder on August 23, 2024.
The three-day trial concluded with a guilty verdict on January 31, 2025. Prosecutors said Gordon’s illegal possession of a handgun and the deliberate nature of the attack were key factors in the sentencing decision.
“Today’s sentencing sends a clear message that gun violence on our roadways will not be tolerated,” said State’s Attorney Rich Gibson in the statement.
Gordon’s 50-year prison term reflects combined penalties for the firearms, drug, and assault charges.