Security Guard Charged in Connection With Non-Contact Shooting

 John Mause II

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gun Crimes Unit charged an armed private security guard in connection with a non-contact shooting on Wednesday. The suspect is 29-year-old John Mause II of Middle River, MD.

On October 8, 2025, at approximately 4:15 pm, patrol officers responded to a parking lot in the 3300 block of Walters Lane in Forestville. Officers spoke with the security guard on the scene who indicated he fired one shot toward a man during a dispute. The man was not struck and had left the scene before patrol officers arrived. Investigators continue to work to positively identify the man.

The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect is employed by a private security guard company. He is not a Prince George’s County Police Officer or officer with any municipal police department.

Mause is charged with one count of reckless endangerment.

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a detective may call 301-772-8960. 

Anyone with information may also contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 25-0056190.

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