Crime & Safety
La Plata, MD Shooting Today: Man Critically Injured Oct. 17
La Plata, MD – A man was critically injured in an overnight shooting in La Plata, Maryland, early Saturday, October 17, prompting an investigation by the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Detectives be
By Mason Reid · 2026-10-17T15:44:55.018Z
La Plata, MD – A man was critically injured in an overnight shooting in La Plata, Maryland, early Saturday, October 17, prompting an investigation by the Charles County Sheriff 's Office. Detectives believe the victim and suspect likely knew each other and say the shooting does not appear to have been random.
According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, officers responded at approximately 1:20 a.m. Saturday to the 600 block of Pomonkey Way in La Plata after receiving a report of a shooting.
When officers arrived, they discovered an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was transported to a hospital, where he received treatment for critical injuries.
October 17: Detectives Investigate Overnight Shooting
Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting in the La Plata community, located in Charles County in Southern Maryland, south of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
A preliminary investigation indicates the suspect and victim likely knew one another, suggesting the incident was not a random act of violence.
However, authorities have not established a motive, and a description of the suspect was not available at the time of the Sheriff's Office announcement.
The agency has not released the victim's identity or additional details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Police Ask Public for Information
Detectives are requesting assistance from anyone who may have information about the incident.
Residents with relevant information are encouraged to contact Detective Worley at 301 609 6518 .
Individuals who wish to remain anonymous and potentially qualify for a cash reward can contact Charles County Crime Solvers at 1 866 411 TIPS .
Authorities have not announced an arrest or identified a suspect in the information released Saturday.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details may become available as detectives continue gathering evidence.