OCEAN CITY — A Frederick, Md. man is facing many charges, including obstructing and hindering, after allegedly shooting himself with his own unregistered handgun and disposing of the weapon on the beach, causing a vast section to be closed last Friday.
Around 12:30 a.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the 75th Street Medical Center where an individual attempted to seek medical attention for a gunshot wound to his leg. The investigation revealed Ibrahima Diallo, 18, of Frederick, was carrying an unlicensed handgun without a permit when he accidentally discharged the weapon, striking himself in the leg.
Diallo suffered minor injuries not believed to be life-threatening. He told police the incident occurred on the beach in the area of 83rd Street, although he could not tell police for certain where he disposed of the gun. Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of residents, visitors and beachgoers, OCPD officers closed the beach from 81st Street to 85th Street and worked throughout the day last Friday using a variety of search techniques to ensure the weapon was not on the beach.
The beach was closed for several hours last Friday while the OCPD deployed several search techniques including dogs and metal detectors. Ultimately, the OCPD did not locate a weapon and determined the beach was safe for the public. The search was concluded around 2:30 p.m. and the beach was reopened after the extensive search effort.
OCPD detectives applied for charges against Diallo and he was ultimately charged with having a handgun on his person, obstructing and hindering and concealing a dangerous weapon. A preliminary hearing has been set for July 17.
