In the pre-dawn hours of a Monday morning in Laurel, Maryland, tragedy struck 34-year-old Alexander Lee Ross II. On September 21, 2020, at approximately 5:50 a.m., Ross was discovered outside of a convenience store on Laurel Bowie Road with multiple gunshot wounds. The quiet of the early morning was shattered by an act of violence that would cut his life short.
Emergency services were quickly summoned to the scene, and Ross was rushed to a nearby hospital in a desperate attempt to save
him. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, his injuries proved to be too severe, and he was pronounced dead a short time after his arrival. The investigation into his death was promptly initiated by detectives from the Homicide Unit, who began the arduous task of piecing together the events that led to the fatal shooting.
From the outset, investigators stated their preliminary belief that the shooting of Alexander Lee Ross II was not a random act of violence, suggesting that he may have been targeted. This detail, while offering a potential direction for the investigation, did not immediately lead to the identification of a suspect or a clear motive for the crime. In an effort to generate leads and encourage witnesses to come forward, a significant reward of up to $25,000 was offered for any information that would lead to an arrest and indictment in the case.
Despite the passage of time and the standing reward, the investigation into the death of Alexander Lee Ross II remains ongoing. To date, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made in connection with the homicide. The identity of any suspect or suspects has not been released, and consequently, no charges have been filed, and no trials or convictions have taken place. The case continues to be an open investigation, leaving a family and a community awaiting answers and the measure of justice that a resolution would bring.
