Men Disrupt Fort Washington Party, Try to Kill the Host: Police

UPPER MARLBORO, MD — Police have arrested two men after authorities say they tried to kill the host of a party they attended in Fort Washington back in July.

Warren Johnson and Corey Johnson, who are cousins, face attempted murder charges after they were picked up by police recently. The arrests stem from a party that was held July 17 in the 3700 block of Ashboro Court in Fort Washington, according to a statement from the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office.

"The Johnsons’ approached a male victim, who was the host of the party in an aggressive matter which turned physical," the statement reads. "After the altercation, they quickly fled the scene and returned with a handgun, fired multiple rounds and struck the victim who was in his vehicle."

Corey Johnson of Clinton, Md., was arrested on a warrant for attempted second degree murder on Aug. 18, and Warren Johnson was arrested Aug. 17 on the same charge. The cousins also face first and second degree assault charges, as well as charges of use of a handgun in the commission of a felony, reckless engagement, handgun in a vehicle and handgun on person.

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