Troopers need your cameras after assault and gunfire rocks wildewood neighborhood
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Troopers need your cameras after assault and gunfire rocks Wildewood neighborhood

July 29, 2026
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Maryland State Police are asking homeowners and drivers to check surveillance footage that could help identify what happened during an early morning assault and shooting.

CALIFORNIA, MD — Maryland State Police are asking residents to review home security and dash camera footage after an assault and reports of gunfire in the Wildewood community earlier this week.

Troopers from the Leonardtown Barrack responded at about 1:30 a.m. Monday to the Wildewood Community Center, located at 23060 Wildewood Drive, for a report of an assault and shots fired.

The Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division is leading the investigation.

Investigators are asking anyone in the Wildewood community with home surveillance cameras to review recordings from around the time of the incident. Troopers are also asking motorists who were driving in the area and have dash cameras to check their footage for anything that may assist the investigation.

Police have not released additional details about the assault or whether any injuries or arrests have been reported.

Anyone with information or video related to the incident is asked to email Cpl. Kyle Morris at kyle.morris@maryland.gov or contact the Leonardtown Barrack Duty Officer at 301-475-8955, ext. 0. Reference case 26-MSP-024217.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Key Points

Maryland State Police are investigating an assault and reports of gunfire in the Wildewood community.
Troopers are asking residents and drivers to review security and dash camera footage from around 1:30 a.m. Monday.
Anyone with information or video is urged to contact investigators and reference case 26-MSP-024217.

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