UPDATE 2/9/2023: On February 8 at approximately 4:03 p.m., officers responded to the area of Albermarle Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting.
When officers arrived, they discovered a 14-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his leg.
The officers provided first aid until paramedics arrived and the victim was transported to a hospital and treated for injuries that do not appear to be life threatening.
A preliminary investigation revealed the victim was walking in the area of Albermarle Place when unknown suspects fired a gun at him from nearby. The victim was able to run to a nearby house and call 9-1-1.
The shooting does not appear to be random and investigators are pursuing leads.
Anyone with information to call Detective Bringley at 301-609-6499. Tipsters who want 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 cash reward is available for the tip that leads to an arrest in this case.
2/8/2023: On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at approximately 4:04 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 2000 block of Rosewood Drive in Waldorf, for the reported shooting.
Police arrived on the scene to find a 14-year-old male suffering a gunshot wound to the lower body and applied a tourniquet to the victim.
Fire and EMS continued into the scene once deemed safe and requested a helicopter due to the victims injuries which were reported as serious, but non-life-threatening.
Witnesses reported four black males wearing all black clothing fled in a newer model blue Hyundai Elantra sedan. Additionally, all four suspects were armed with firearms and fired them.
Police released the following information. Officers are on the scene of a shooting on Racquet Place in Waldorf. Victim has been transported with serious but non-life threatening injuries. This appears to be an isolated incident.
We will provide more details when available.
