The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating two separate shootings in the county that occurred within an hour of each other.
At approximately 6:46 p.m., officers responded to the 2200 block of Davis Road for the report of a shooting. A preliminary investigation showed that a 26-year-old male was standing outside a residence when an unknown suspect drove up in a dark colored SUV and fired multiple shots, striking the victim.
Fire/EMS personnel arrived and initiated aide; however, the victim was pronounced deceased on the scene.
At this time, the shooting does not appear to be random.
In an unrelated case, detectives are investigating a non-fatal shooting that was reported at 7:23 p.m. that occurred on a basketball court on Jennie Run Drive in La Plata
A preliminary investigation showed the victim, an adult male, may have been involved in a dispute when a suspect fired a shot, striking the victim in the leg. The victim transported himself to the hospital, and the injury is not life-threatening.
Anyone with information about either case is asked to contact the Charles County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 301-932-2222.
Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS and may be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.
