August 30, 1949, marked another dark day in the world of Washington’s underworld. A brazen shooting at a Bladensburg club has left one man fighting for his life, and another behind bars. District man George Harding, a 38-year-old with a history of violence, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and discharging firearms without a permit.
According to eyewitnesses, Harding, a suspect with a police record that includes manslaughter and assault convictions, opened fire on Bernard DelNegro, 37, at the door of a Bladensburg club on Friday. DelNegro, also a suspect in multiple gambling indictments in Washington and Prince George’s County, suffered bullet wounds in both legs and is recovering at Prince George’s County Hospital.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but sources close to the investigation believe it may be linked to an earlier knifing incident. DelNegro’s connections to the city’s underworld have raised suspicions, and police are working tirelessly to unravel the complex web of alliances and rivalries.
Harding, representing himself with attorney Ignatius Keane, surrendered to Detective Earl Huber of Prince George’s County late yesterday. He was released on bond of $1,100 for a hearing in Hyattsville Police Court on September 19.
As the investigation unfolds, one thing is clear: the world of Washington’s underground is a treacherous one, where violence and corruption lurk around every corner. The people of Bladensburg and Washington will be watching with bated breath as the case against Harding unfolds.
The shooting has sent shockwaves through the community, with many speculating about the motives behind the attack. One thing is certain, however: the world of organized crime in Washington will not go quietly into the night.
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Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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