Crime & Safety
Waldorf, MD Shooting Update: Suspect Faces Attempted Murder Charge
WALDORF, MD — A 36 year old Maryland man has been arrested and ordered held without bond following an investigation into a shooting outside a Waldorf tavern and liquor store that left one person criti
By Cole Barrett · 2026-10-14T18:30:33.705Z
WALDORF, MD — A 36 year old Maryland man has been arrested and ordered held without bond following an investigation into a shooting outside a Waldorf tavern and liquor store that left one person critically injured and another wounded.
According to the Charles County Sheriff 's Office, detectives arrested Terrell Anthony Burgess, 36, of Waldorf, in connection with the June 20 shooting.
Investigators said the incident occurred at approximately 2:14 a.m. when Burgess allegedly approached two men standing behind the business and fired multiple rounds.
One victim was struck several times, while the second was grazed by gunfire.
Responding officers provided immediate first aid to the critically injured victim before emergency personnel transported him to a hospital for treatment.
Following an extensive investigation, detectives identified Burgess as a suspect.
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, members of the sheriff's Emergency Services Team and Criminal Investigations Division executed a search warrant at a Waldorf residence.
Authorities located Burgess inside the residence and arrested him without incident.
Investigators also executed a second search warrant at another location, recovering additional evidence believed to be connected to the shooting.
Burgess faces charges of attempted first degree murder, four counts of aggravated assault and multiple weapons violations.
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, a court ordered Burgess held without bond at the Charles County Detention Center.
The sheriff's office has not provided updated information about the victims' current medical conditions or disclosed what may have motivated the shooting.
Authorities are asking anyone with additional information about the incident to contact Detective H. Burgess at 301 609 6494 .
The charges are allegations, and Burgess is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.