UPDATE: On September 21, at approximately 6:18 p.m., patrol officers responded to the Master Suites Hotel located in the 2200 block of Old Washington Road in Waldorf for the report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers found the victim, Kenneth Dionel Brawner, 29, of Waldorf, inside a room; he had a gunshot wound and was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short time later. A preliminary investigation showed the suspects entered the room and shot the victim.
Detectives are working on leads and developing a motive, but it does not appear this was a random shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective R. Johnson at (301) 609-6453.
Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app. Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for the tip that leads to an arrest in this case. The investigation is ongoing.
9/21/2020: On Monday, September 21, 2020, at 6:21 p.m., police responded to the area of White Oak Drive and Oak Drive in Waldorf, for the possible shooting.
Dispatchers advised they received one 911 call who reported two black males came out of the woods saying they shot someone.
First arriving Officers arrived on the scene of White Oak Drive and Oak Drive and made contact with a male subject who reported the shooting occurred at the Master Suites Hotel, and provided a room number to the Officers.
Police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the room given by the subject and found an adult male inside of the hotel room unconscious with agonal breathing and a gunshot wound to the upper body.
The adult male victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short time later.
Detectives are continuing their investigation. This does NOT appear to be a random case.
Anyone with information is asked to call 301-932-2222. Tipsters who want to remain anonymous can call Charles County Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS or Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app.
Updates will be provided when they become available.
9/21/2020: Deputies and detectives from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office are on the scene of a shooting at the Master Suites hotel in Waldorf.
One person was injured and transported to a hospital with serious injuries.
Additional details will be released when possible.
Anyone with information is asked to call 301-932-2222.
Tipsters who want to remain anonymous can call Charles County Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS or Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app.
Charles County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest in criminal cases.
