Shooting suspect arrested and charged with attempted murder in Waldorf

WALDORF, Md. – On May 25 at 1:36 a.m., patrol officers responded to Ravenglass Road in Waldorf for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found that the residence had been hit several times.

Several people were inside at the time and an adult male suffered minor head injuries when he was struck by debris. Through further investigation, officers were able to identify a suspect and obtained an arrest warrant as well as a search warrant for the suspect's Waldorf residence and a vehicle.

The suspect was found inside the home and was placed under arrest. During a search of the vehicle, a polymer handgun was recovered. DeWayne Carlos Murphy, 41, of Waldorf, was charged with attempted murder, loaded handgun in a vehicle, use of a handgun in the commission of a felony and other charges related.

Murphy is currently being held without bail at the Charles County Detention Center. Detective J. Wilson investigates.

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