Update October 31, at 3:30 p.m.:WALDORF, Md. – On October 30 at 9 p.m., officers responded to Room 301 Lounge / Bar located at 2175 Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found four people had been shot. The victims were transported to area hospitals where one victim, Dontrell Lowell Watson, 34, of Upper Marlboro, was pronounced deceased. Of the remaining three victims, one is in critical condition and the other two are in serious condition. A preliminary investigation indicated the shooting was the result of a dispute between two groups of people.
Detectives are working leads and ask anyone with additional information 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. The investigation is ongoing.
Update October 31, at 5 a.m.: One male victim has died from injuries. Three other victims have serious injuries that don’t appear to be life threatening. Shooting occurred during altercation between two groups of people. More details will be released later this morning.
WALDORF, Md. – Police investigating shooting in area of a business called Room 301 Lounge/Bar in 2100 block of Crain Hwy. in Waldorf. Call came in at 9pm on October 30. Reports of four people injured. Unknown extent of injuries. Victims being taken to hospitals. Scene has been secured.
Anyone with information is asked to call (301) 932-2222. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.