Deputies Arrested Attempted Second-Degree Murder Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Antonio Knott, on August 19, 2022, on a warrant for Attempted Second-Degree Murder obtained by county police on August 11, 2022.  

According to the warrant, on July 19, 2022, police responded to the 5400 block of Silver Hill Road in District Heights, MD., for a reported contact shooting. When officers arrived, they spoke with the victim who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Police learned that Knott and the victim were involved in an altercation and the victim was shot. Knott then fled the scene before police arrived and the victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Through their investigation, police were able to identify Rogers as the suspect. 

On August 19, 2022, deputies determined that Knott was located at an address in the 3700 block of Stonecliff Road in Suitland, MD. Upon arrival, deputies were able to identify Knott, he was then served with the warrant, placed into custody, and safely transported to Detectives at the Prince George’s County Police Department without incident.

Knott is also charged with First-Degree Assault, Second-Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment from Car, and Obstructing & Hindering.    

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.

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