David Bartholmew
The Prince George’s County Police Department has arrested a man in
connection with yesterday’s non-fatal shooting at a Laurel home. The
preliminary investigation reveals a homeowner shot a man who broke into his
home. The homeowner is a Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Police Officer
who was off duty at the time of the intrusion. The suspect is identified as
31-year-old David Bartholmew of the 8100 block of Gorman Avenue in Laurel.
On August 7th, 2016, at about 1:00 pm, patrol officers
were called to the 8000 block of Briarcroft Lane for the report of a breaking
and entering. Upon arriving to the area, officers found the suspect with a
gunshot wound to his arm. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of
non-life-threatening injury.
The preliminary investigation reveals the homeowner was alerted by
a loud noise from the downstairs portion of his residence. At that time, the
homeowner retrieved his duty weapon and found the suspect in his residence. He
identified himself as a police officer. The suspect then advanced toward the
homeowner with a knife in his hand. The homeowner, fearing for his safety, shot
the suspect one time. A knife was recovered from the scene. The suspect fled
from the residence and was arrested a short distance away by responding
officers.
Preliminarily, there is no known connection between the homeowner
and the suspect. The suspect remains hospitalized receiving treatment for his
injuries. The suspect has been charged with home invasion, attempted first
degree assault, malicious destruction of property and a weapons charge.
Anyone with information is asked to call the
Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call
Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES
(274637) on your cell phone or go towww.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.
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