Weapons — Accokeek, MD — reported 2026-07-02

SUMMARY

A 33-year-old man was shot and killed in a fit of road rage by a 36-year-old man in Accokeek, MD.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Weapons
  • Location: Accokeek, MD
  • Date reported: 2026-07-02
  • Suspect: male, age 36
  • Victim(s): 1 (33-year-old Christopher Austin Jr.)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The shooting occurred on June 25 in Accokeek, MD.
  • The shooter, Tyrell Hairston, turned himself in about 20 minutes after the shooting.
  • Hairston claimed his actions were in self-defense.
  • He is facing four felony charges, including murder in the first and second degree.
  • A Maryland District Court Judge denied bond for Hairston.