Charles County Sheriff’s Office officers responded to a shooting report in the 3000 block of Gallery Place in Waldorf on December 17, 2025, at 9:25 p.m. They found a 24-year-old man with gunshot wounds lying in front of a building. The victim remained conscious and breathing and was flown to a hospital for treatment of injuries that do not appear life-threatening, according to the sheriff’s office press release .
Detectives are leading the ongoing investigation and seek public assistance. Individuals with information can contact Detective Worley at 301-609-6518. For anonymous tips, Charles County Crime Solvers offers options at 1-866-411-TIPS, online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com, or through the P3Intel mobile app, with potential cash rewards for qualifying submissions.
This incident marks another shooting in Waldorf, following a case where shots were fired into an apartment on December 1, 2025, in the same area, as reported in local coverage. Earlier in the month, a Waldorf man was killed in a shooting outside the county on December 8, 2025.
Charles County Crime Solvers, a non-profit organization partnered with the sheriff’s office, facilitates anonymous reporting to aid investigations. Tipsters receive an identification number upon submission and can follow up to check if their information leads to an arrest or indictment, qualifying for rewards up to $1,000. The program handles felony crimes, ensuring caller anonymity through operators who forward details to investigators without revealing identities. The P3tips app allows secure tip submission with tracking via password.
