Waldorf, MD – Detectives in Charles County are investigating a fatal shooting that left one man dead and another critically injured early Tuesday morning in Waldorf.
According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, officers responded around 12:14 a.m. on October 29 to the 2000 block of Smallwood Drive for reports of gunfire. A preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown suspect fired shots in a parking lot, striking two people who were standing outside a vehicle.
Authorities said one victim was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries. The second victim, identified as 31-year-old Charles Arlando Hamilton, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives are continuing to investigate and have not released any suspect information. Anyone with tips is urged to contact Detective Johnson at 301-609-6453 or reach out anonymously through Charles County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS or online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com.
This is an ongoing investigation. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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