18-year-old killed, another man shot during drug deal in Charles County: Sheriff's Office

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. - Detectives in Charles County are investigating a double shooting that left one person dead Saturday night. 

Officers responded to the 11300 block of Snow Owl Place in Waldorf for a report of gunshots being fired. 

When officers arrived, they found a man with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. As EMS was rendering aid to the man, he succumbed to his injuries. 

He has been identified as 18-year-old Jayden Samari Reed. 

Following a preliminary investigation, detectives believe the shooting happened during a possible drug deal. Reed and another man were both shot. The other victim’s injury was not life-threatening. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Johnson with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office at 301-609-6453 or by submitting a tip online.