Charles County Sheriff’s Office detectives responded to the 2200 block of Davis Road in Waldorf at approximately 6:46 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. Officers found the victim, identified as Jakale Deshon Norman, 26, of Waldorf, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He had been standing outside a residence when an unknown suspect approached in a dark-colored SUV and fired several shots, striking him. Fire and EMS crews provided aid on scene, but Norman was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.
Authorities stated the incident does not appear random, suggesting a targeted motive rather than a random act of violence. The investigation remains active, with no arrests reported and the suspect still at large. No additional details on the suspect vehicle beyond its dark color or description of the shooter have been released publicly.
This shooting occurred amid a separate, unrelated incident in La Plata the same evening, where another person was injured, highlighting a spike in gun violence in Charles County that day. Detectives continue to gather evidence, including potential witness accounts and surveillance footage from the residential area.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Worley directly at 301-609-6518. For those wishing to remain anonymous and potentially qualify for a reward of up to $10,000 through the combined Charles County Crime Solvers program, tips can be submitted by calling 1-866-411-TIPS, visiting www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com, or using the P3Intel mobile app.
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office emphasized community cooperation in solving the case, noting that even small details could prove crucial. No further updates on motive, suspects, or related arrests were available as the probe continues.