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Officials: 2 Charles County sheriff's deputies shot, seriously injured after serving a warrant ...
Officials: 2 Charles County sheriff's deputies shot, seriously injured after serving a warrant in Waldorf
The two officers were seriously injured during a shooting after they were sent to serve a warrant Monday afternoon.
Author: Nick Boykin (WUSA9)
Published: 5:05 PM EDT May 17, 2021
Updated: 6:44 PM EDT May 17, 2021
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — Two deputies with the Charles County Sheriff's Office have been seriously injured during a shooting in Waldorf, according to the department in a statement to WUSA9.
The two officers were seriously injured during a shooting after they were sent to serve a warrant Monday afternoon to a person in the 6300 block of Josephine Road, according to the department's public information officer.
It is not known at this time what the two officers were serving a warrant for when they were shot.
The Charles County Sheriff's Office did say in a tweet around 5 p.m. that more details will be provided and that they are asking people to avoid the area due to the barricade situation law enforcement is engaging in.
WUSA9 will continue to provide updates on this story as more information comes into our newsroom.
The two officers were seriously injured during a shooting after they were sent to serve a warrant Monday afternoon.
Author: Nick Boykin (WUSA9)
Published: 5:05 PM EDT May 17, 2021
Updated: 6:44 PM EDT May 17, 2021
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — Two deputies with the Charles County Sheriff's Office have been seriously injured during a shooting in Waldorf, according to the department in a statement to WUSA9.
The two officers were seriously injured during a shooting after they were sent to serve a warrant Monday afternoon to a person in the 6300 block of Josephine Road, according to the department's public information officer.
It is not known at this time what the two officers were serving a warrant for when they were shot.
The Charles County Sheriff's Office did say in a tweet around 5 p.m. that more details will be provided and that they are asking people to avoid the area due to the barricade situation law enforcement is engaging in.
WUSA9 will continue to provide updates on this story as more information comes into our newsroom.
There is currently police activity in the 6300 block of Josephine Road in Waldorf. Please avoid the area. We will provide details when we can.
Link to tweet
