State Police Make Arrest Shooting Investigation Continues In Howard County

(Elkridge, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested Kevin Gross, 46, of Baltimore in connection with the shooting that injured 28-year-old Ronald Victor Garcia-Rodriguez.

The victim is identified as Ronald Victor Garcia-Rodriguez, 28, of Laurel, Maryland. Garcia-Rodriguez was transported to the R Adams Shock Trauma Center where he is currently being treated for injuries sustained during the incident. He was the driver and sole occupant of a white 2014 Mazda2.

Investigators believe the victim and the suspect were acquaintances. The preliminary investigation indicates an altercation may have ensued prior to the shooting that occurred on the highway.  It is unclear whether the victim was inside or outside of his vehicle at the time of the incident. A motive has not yet been determined.

Gross is charged with attempted first degree murder, first and second degree assault and other related charges. He is being held at the Howard County Detention Center without bond.