UPDATE: On April 14, at 12:05 a.m., officers responded to an apartment in the 3000 block of Gallery Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting.
A preliminary investigation showed two males forced their way inside the apartment where they confronted a woman who was inside holding her 8-month-old son.
For reasons that are unclear, one suspect pulled out a firearm and discharged it. The bullet struck the infant in his hand. The suspects immediately fled.
The infant was flown to a hospital; his injury is not life-threatening. The woman was not injured.
Detectives are looking into the possibility the apartment was targeted and the suspects may have gone there looking for another person. Investigators are pursuing leads.
Anyone with additional information is asked to call Detective Worley at 301-609-6518. 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. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered in this case. The investigation is ongoing.
4/14/2022: On Thursday, April 14, 2022, at approximately 12:05 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 3000 block of Gallery Place in Waldorf, for the reported shooting.
The 911 caller reported her boyfriend shot her and then fled the scene.
Officers arrived on the scene and reported a 24-year-old female had a gunshot wound to the upperbody, and an 8-month old child had a gunshot wound to the left hand with multiple fingers partially amputated. The child was conscious and breathing.
Emergency medical personnel reported the adult female was not shot.
Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 2 landed at a nearby landing zone and transported the child to an area children’s center. Emergency medical personnel transported the female to an area hospital with unknown injuries.
Police are investigating the incident.
Updates will be provided when they become available.
