Larry James Simpson
The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gun Crimes Unit charged a man with 66 offenses in connection with a violent crime spree on Friday afternoon. The suspect is 68-year-old Larry James Simpson of Glen Burnie. Additional charges against him maybe pending.
Simpson committed multiple shootings and carjackings at five locations across the northern portion of Prince George’s County. An off-duty Prince George’s County Police Officer, who was driving his personal vehicle and was unarmed, observed one of the carjackings and began to track the suspect. The officer called his wife, also a PGPD officer, who transmitted the suspect’s location in real time to officers and partner law enforcement agencies across the county, ultimately leading to his arrest.
Based upon the initial investigation, here is a preliminary timeline of the incidents linked to Simpson:
On May 15, 2026, at approximately 2:30 pm, officers received a call for a man pointing a long gun out of his car window in the 5100 block of Pierce Avenue in College Park. Witnesses reported the man fired several shots. No one was reported injured.
A short time later, Simpson shot at a car with a 64-year-old man inside on Riverdale Road at the BW Parkway in Riverdale. A round struck the car’s window, causing the victim to suffer lacerations to his head. He was not struck by the gunfire. He was transported to a hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.
Minutes later, Simpson’s car struck another vehicle at 67th Avenue at Patterson Street in Riverdale. This collision caused the suspect’s car to overturn. Simpson exited his car and carjacked a Nissan at this location. During the carjacking, Simpson shot at at least four victims. One man was struck by the gunfire and was critically injured. At this time, the victim is expected to survive his injuries.
Several minutes later, Simpson shot at a woman and carjacked her Toyota at Kenilworth Avenue and Good Luck Road in Riverdale. The victim was not injured.
Finally, Simpson attempted to carjack a Honda in the 9000 block of Edmonston Road in Greenbelt. At this location, Simpson shot in the direction of the off-duty PGPD officer who was pursuing the suspect in his personal car. The officer was not struck. With the assistance of three United States Park Police Officers, Simpson was taken into custody. An AR-15 style rifle was recovered at this scene.
Simpson was transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries believed to have occurred during the car crash in Riverdale. He has since been released and is in the custody of the Department of Corrections. Simpson is currently charged with 16 counts of attempted first degree murder, 16 counts of attempted second degree murder and related charges.
This remains an active investigation. Detectives would like to speak to witnesses with information relevant to this case as well as hear from any additional victims.
If you have information and would like to speak to a Gun Crimes Unit detective, please 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 26-0025767.
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