Waldorf, MD – A homicide investigation is ongoing in the Waldorf area following a shooting incident on Snow Owl Place, which resulted in the death of an 18-year-old male on the evening of March 16.
Charles County Police were called to the 11300 block of Snow Owl Place around 8:37 p.m. following reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers discovered a young male, later identified as Jayden Samari Reed of Waldorf, with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. Despite immediate medical attention from Emergency Medical Services, Reed succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The preliminary investigation suggests the gunfire erupted during what is believed to have been a drug transaction. Reed was struck and fatally wounded, and another male at the scene also sustained gunshot wounds; however, his injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening.
Authorities are actively seeking information to further their investigation into the incident. Detective Johnson of the Charles County Police Department is leading the inquiry and urges anyone with information to come forward by contacting him directly at 301-609-6453.
For those wishing to provide information anonymously, Charles County Crime Solvers is accepting tips at 1-866-411-TIPS, online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com, or through the P3Intel mobile app.
The investigation is described as fluid, with police withholding additional details at this time. The community is encouraged to assist in the investigation by sharing any relevant information that may lead to a resolution in this tragic case.
