Hancock, Maryland – A 43-year-old man was fatally shot Saturday night in Hancock, prompting an ongoing sheriff’s investigation.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 9:35 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, to the 400 block of Whispering Winds Road for a reported shooting. Officers from the Hancock Police Department also responded to assist.
Authorities said deputies located a 43-year-old male later identified as Brian Keith Lavoie Jr. suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Life-saving measures were initiated at the scene before he was transported to Meritus Medical Center for treatment. Despite medical efforts, he was later pronounced deceased.
Preliminary investigation indicates the shooting is an isolated incident, and there is no known threat to the public at this time, according to the sheriff’s office.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Detective Andrew Koontz at 240-313-2186. Additional details will be released as they become available.
The shooting prompted a significant law enforcement presence in the area Saturday night. Residents in the small western Maryland town, including commuters and young workers traveling through the corridor, may have noticed emergency vehicles near the residential block.
Authorities have not announced any arrests as of Monday.
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