White Plains, Md. – A man is dead following an officer-involved shooting in White Plains on Wednesday, prompting a state investigation.
According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on a suspect accused of allegedly escalating a domestic-related situation. The encounter occurred in the area of Newport Street and Cobbler Place within a neighborhood currently under construction.
Authorities said the situation was isolated to the immediate area. No officers were injured during the incident. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
In accordance with Maryland law, the Maryland Attorney General’s Office of Independent Investigations was notified and will assume control of the investigation. That office reviews all fatal police-involved incidents in the state.
Additional details, including the identity of the suspect and the circumstances leading up to the shooting, have not yet been released.
Residents in the construction zone area may notice continued law enforcement presence as investigators process the scene. The incident occurred in a developing residential section of White Plains that is frequently used by local commuters and contractors.
Officials said further information will be provided as it becomes available.
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