La Plata, MD – Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the public’s help identifying the suspects responsible for a shooting that occurred on October 16 at 3 p.m. on a dirt path near Saint Paul’s Drive and Allward Drive in Waldorf. A sketch of one of the suspects was obtained and detectives would like to hear from anyone who may have additional information regarding this case. Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.
A preliminary investigation showed a 17-year-old male was on the path when he was approached by two suspects who demanded the victim’s bicycle. One of the suspects then pulled a gun and shot the victim in the upper leg. The suspects fled with the victim’s silver and green BMX. The victim walked back to the roadway and flagged down the driver of an empty school bus who stopped, rendered aid and notified authorities. The victim was flown to a hospital and admitted with a non-life threatening injury.
Both suspects are believed to be in their twenties. The suspect shown in the sketch is 5’11’ to 6’0” with a thin build. The second suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6’2” with a stocky build. Anyone with information regarding the identities of the suspects is asked to contact Det. J. Austin at 301-609-6504.
Previous story posted Oct. 7 By Marty Madden, TBN Editor
Waldorf, MD – A shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 6 on a path near a school in Waldorf remains under investigation. According to police, the two suspects remain at large.
Charles County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Diane Richardson reported Wednesday morning that the 17-year-old male victim remains in stable condition in a Washington, DC area hospital. The unidentified male was shot in the upper leg by one of the suspects. The two suspects fled the scene with the victim’s silver and green BMX bicycle.
Police reported the victim was able to walk back to the road and flag down an empty school bus. The driver rendered aid and notified authorities.
A search of the area failed to yield the two suspects. They are described as black males and one was wearing a red baseball cap.
Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspects.
The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on a dirt path near St. Pauls Drive and Allward Drive. Students at nearby Eva Turner Elementary School were detained at the school for an additional 30 minutes before being released.
Charles County Public Schools spokeswoman Shelly Mackey told The BayNet the school was not on lockdown, but rather a status called “shelter-in-place.” Mackey stated “it’s a precautionary measure whenever there’s a police investigation near a school.” Students and staff are free to move about the building but are not allowed to leave.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective J. Elliott at 301-932-2222. To contact Crime Solvers call 1-866-411-TIPS. All calls will remain anonymous.
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Update: 9:15 p.m.–Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred today at about 3 p.m. on a dirt path near Saint Pauls Drive and Allward Drive in Waldorf. Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.
A preliminary investigation showed a 17-year-old male was on the path when he was approached by two suspects. The suspects demanded the victim’s bike. One suspect then pulled a gun and shot the victim in the upper leg. The suspects fled with the victim’s silver and green BMX bicycle. The victim walked back to the roadway and flagged down the driver of an empty school bus who stopped, rendered aide and notified authorities. The victim was flown to a hospital and admitted with a non life threatening injury. Officers canvassed the area and detectives are working leads.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective J. Elliott at 301-932-2222. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Charles County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. The investigation is ongoing.
Update: 6:35 p.m. Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1000.
Call 1-866-411-TIPS
Oct. 6, 4 p.m.--The CCSO is investigating a shooting that occurred on a bike path near St. Paul’s Drive in Waldorf. Preliminary information: This appears to be connected to a robbery. Victim is a teenaged male with a gunshot wound to the leg. Two suspects: black males, one possibly with a red baseball cap. Officers are in the area and pursuing leads.
We will update as we have more information.