Man shot and killed in Waldorf shopping center parking lot, authorities say

Man shot and killed in shopping center parking lot

A man was shot and killed in a shopping center parking lot on Tuesday afternoon in Waldorf. 

WALDORF, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - A man was shot and killed in a shopping center parking lot on Tuesday afternoon in Waldorf.

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The Charles County Sheriff's Office says the shooting happened at around 3:09 p.m. in the Smallwood Village Shopping Center.

(Jennifer Reyes)

Authorities say the suspect and the victim, who has been identified as John Ercell Staton, 54, of Newburg, were involved in an altercation when the suspect produced a handgun and shot Staton multiple times.

Staton was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

(Jennifer Reyes)

The suspect reportedly fled the scene in a grey passenger vehicle.

Anyone with info should call 301-932-2222. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Solvers at 866-411-TIPS.