Weapon Fired In Carjacking Targeting Off-Duty Police Officer, His Family: Official

OXON HILL, MD — An off-duty police officer and his family were carjacked Thursday around 5 p.m. not far from the National Harbor Tanger Outlets by at least two suspects who forced the officer and his family out of the vehicle.

PGPD's Assistant Chief Vernon Hale III told reporters that the officer fired his weapon, but the suspects escaped in a vehicle. The incident happened in the 6700 block of Oxon Hill Road.

"Continue to remain diligent. Be aware of your surroundings," Hale said during a press conference held at the scene. "As you can see, if this can happen to an off-duty officer, it can certainly happen to a family. So, we want to make sure that everybody remains diligent, take care of one another, and keep your eyes open."

Detectives with the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Major Crimes Division identified and charged one suspect, 19-year-old Anthony Stewart of Washington, D.C., in connection to the case. Detectives are actively working to identify the second suspect in this case. Stewart faces carjacking, robbery, theft and additional charges.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Prince George's County Crime Solvers on the web or submit your tip using the P3 Tips app.