Security Guard Charged After Firing Gun At Man: Police

FORESTVILLE, MD — A security guard working at a shopping center has been arrested after police say he fired his gun at a man during an argument.

John Mause II, 29, of Middle River, was arrested by the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gun Crimes Unit following the shooting Wednesday around 4:15 p.m. in the 3300 block of Walters Lane of Forestville.

Investigators said Mause, who works for a private security company hired by the shopping center, told police he fired one shot toward a man during the argument. Officers interviewed witnesses and viewed security videos. The man wasn't hit and left the scene before officers arrived. Detectives are still working to identify him, the police department stated.

“The suspect is not a Prince George’s County Police Officer or officer with any municipal police department,” the police department stated.

Mause has been charged with reckless endangerment. No injuries were reported.

Anyone with information about this case who would like to speak to a detective can call 301-772-8960, 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 a mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 25-0056190.