UPDATE 3/12/2024: On March 11 at 2:28 p.m., the victim, an 18-year-old male, was walking in the area of Ryon Court in Waldorf when he observed several males wearing ski masks approaching him.
The victim fled into the lobby of a nearby office building located in the 3600 block of Leonardtown Road and removed an expensive jacket he was wearing. The suspects entered the lobby, stole the jacket, and fled. The victim followed the suspects into the parking lot at which time the suspects fired a shot from a handgun, striking the victim in the leg. The suspects fled on foot and possibly entered a dark sedan after. The victim was transported to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. Detectives are pursuing leads and ask anyone with information to contact Det. Weaver at 301-609-6571. 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. The investigation is ongoing.
3/11/2024: On Monday, March 11, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 2600 block of Leonardtown Road in Waldorf, for the reported shooting.
Police arrived on the scene to find a teen suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers rendered medical aid and placed a tornuequit to the victims leg.
The 18-year-old victim was transported to an area trauma center by ambulance.
Police are investigating the assualt and updates will be provided when they become available.
