Dozens Of Shots Fired Into Woods Spook Nearby Residents: Police

GLEN BURNIE, MD — Authorities continue to search for a man who fired multiple gunshots from a house on New Year's Eve in Glen Burnie, while a second shooter has been arrested. Dozens of shots were fired from the residence into a wooded area, prompting concern from neighbors, police said.

According to a news release from Anne Arundel County police, officers were called about 9:30 p.m. to the 7900 block of Stone Haven Drive in Glen Burnie for a report of shots fired. Police saw two males shooting from the back deck of the residence. The suspects saw the officer, dropped the weapons, and went into the residence.

As more police officers arrived, people began to leave the residence and were detained. When officers searched the residence, they found Rahim Demetrius Biggers, 45, of Glen Burnie in the basement, police said. He was identified as one of the shooters and was taken into custody.

The identity of the second suspect remains under investigation, police said Monday.

Investigators found two firearms — a Pioneer Arms rifle and a Springfield XD .45 caliber handgun —outside the residence, along with 36 spent casings located in the rear yard. Officials said more spent and unspent casings were found inside the residence.

Authorities said the suspects were firing into a small section of woods between Stone Haven Drive and High Oak Road.

Officers searched the area and found one occupied residence on High Oak Drive that sustained gunshot damage. All the home's occupants were accounted for and uninjured, officials said.

Northern District detectives ask anyone with information to contact them at 410-222-6135. To make an anonymous report, call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700.