WALDORF, Md. — Two police officers were shot Monday afternoon in Waldorf, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.
The scene, located in the 6300 block of Josephine Road, remains active and the “situation is ongoing,” deputies said.
Officials say a man wanted on a warrant and suffering from a “mental health episode” shot the officers.
#BREAKING Sheriff: Suspect experiencing a “mental health episode” shot two officers.
Individual is still inside the #Waldorf home. pic.twitter.com/EBesYwClyy
— Anna-Lysa Gayle (@AnnaLysaGayle) May 17, 2021
The wounded officers’ injures are believed to be non-life-threatening.
The suspect remained barricaded inside the home.
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.
— Charles Co Sheriff (@CCSOMD) May 17, 2021
UPDATE: We are on the scene of an officer involved shooting in the 6300 block of Josephine Road in Waldorf in which two officers were injured. Situation is ongoing and we will provide updates as we can.
— Charles Co Sheriff (@CCSOMD) May 17, 2021
Residents are being asked to avoid the area.
Josephine Rd, Pinewood Dr and Hickory Valley Dr are closed.
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— Charles Co Sheriff (@CCSOMD) May 17, 2021
No further details were available.
