On a late summer evening, the life of 20-year-old Alexander Korman of Bethesda was tragically cut short. The male Butler University student, known to his friends and family as Xan, was the victim of a fatal shooting on August 14, 2021, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The incident unfolded around 11:50 p.m. in the 8300 block of Hollow Tree Lane, a residential area that became the scene of a homicide investigation.
Responding to a report of a shooting, patrol officers discovered Korman inside
a vehicle, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was not alone in the car; another adult male was also found with gunshot wounds. While the second individual's injuries were not considered life-threatening, Korman's were critical. He was transported to a local hospital where he fought for his life for five days before succumbing to his injuries on August 19, 2021.
In the wake of the shooting, detectives from the Homicide Unit began an intensive investigation to piece together the events of that night. The preliminary stages of the investigation focused on establishing a motive for the shooting and identifying any potential suspects. Law enforcement officials urged the public for assistance, appealing to anyone with information to come forward and help bring clarity to the circumstances surrounding Korman's death.
As of the latest available information, the investigation into Alexander Korman's murder remains ongoing. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the case. The motive behind the shooting has also not been determined. The case remains an open and active homicide investigation as detectives continue their efforts to find those responsible for the death of the promising young university student.
