Maryland Man Is Fatally Shot While Pumping Gas During Carjacking

Mar. 15, 2025

A 54-year-old Maryland man was shot and killed during an apparent carjacking at a local gas station, thePrince George’s County Police Department announcedon Tuesday.

On Dec. 19 around 11 pm, officers arrived at a Largo, Md., gas station to find Lee Alexander Thomas, who reportedly lived just a few blocks away, suffering from gunshot wounds. Thomas was transported to an area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries a few hours later, the police statement says.

NBC Washington saysThomas' white BMW was stolen during the fatal incident, and that two men shot Thomas while he was pumping gas before they fled with his beloved car.

The victim’s brother, Ernest Thomas, also told NBC that his brother, who worked as a Metro bus driver, had purchased his beloved vehicle recently from a former classmate. “He wouldn’t give it up, yes,” Ernest told the news outlet.

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In another news release, thePrince George’s County PD said they wereinvestigating a stringof three alleged carjackings that occurred Monday night.

There is a $25,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and indictment in Thomas' case.

Anyone with information should call detectives at 301-516-2512, or submit tips anonymously at1-866-411-TIPS(8477) or atwww.pgcrimesolvers.com.

source: people.com