Crime & Safety
Charles County, MD Homicide: Man Shot Dead at Bar Saturday Oct 31
Waldorf, MD – A violent confrontation inside a Charles County bar early Saturday morning, Oct. 31, left one man dead and another injured after a security guard opened fire while attempting to stop a s
By Marcus Hale · 2026-10-31T17:34:45.651Z
Waldorf, MD – A violent confrontation inside a Charles County bar early Saturday morning, Oct. 31, left one man dead and another injured after a security guard opened fire while attempting to stop a stabbing, authorities confirmed.
According to the Charles County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded to The Cut Bar & Restaurant at 2570 Business Park Court in Waldorf at approximately 1:46 a.m. following reports of a stabbing and shooting.
Investigators said a preliminary investigation revealed that an altercation occurred between two men inside the establishment.
During the confrontation, one man allegedly produced a knife and threatened the other individual.
A private security guard working at the business attempted to intervene and gain control of the man's hand and the knife, authorities said.
However, the confrontation continued, and the armed man allegedly stabbed the other individual once in the abdomen.
When the man appeared ready to make another stabbing attempt, the security guard discharged his firearm, striking him once in the chest.
Authorities said the wounded man walked outside the establishment before collapsing in the parking lot.
Responding officers located him still holding the knife and immediately provided medical assistance alongside emergency medical personnel.
Despite those efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The deceased was identified as 41 year old William Pierre Strong of Waldorf.
The stabbing victim was treated for injuries that authorities described as not appearing to be life threatening.
Detectives continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the deadly confrontation, including the security guard's use of force.
The sheriff's office said the case will be presented to the Charles County State's Attorney's Office for review.
No additional information regarding possible charges was available in the initial release.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Detective Logsdon at 301 609 6436 .
The investigation remains active and ongoing.