Charles County man shot, killed by deputies was reportedly armed with machete
Deputies shoiot, kill man while serving arrest warrant in Charles County
A man was shot and killed in Charles County as deputies attempted to serve an arrest warrant on Wednesday.
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. - Deputies shot and killed a man at a home in Charles County after he charged at them while wielding a machete, the Sheriff’s Office says.
The deputies were at the home attempting to serve an arrest warrant on the man.
What we know:
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office says around 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 11, deputies were in the area of Newport Circle and Cobbler Place in White Plains where they were trying to arrest an individual who had a warrant and a protective order stemming from multiple domestic-related incidents.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, as the officers approached, the individual pulled out a large machete and advanced towards them with the machete raised. Two officers then fired shots at the man.
The deputies immediately rendered medical aid, including CPR, until emergency medical personnel arrived.
Despite all life-saving efforts, the individual was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Dig deeper:
The deputies involved were wearing clothing identifying them as Charles County Sheriff’s officers and they were equipped with body-worn cameras.
The Sheriff’s Office also says the suspect was found to be wearing a tactical vest and what appeared to be body armor.
Per Maryland law, the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division (IID) was notified, and they are now investigating.
The deputies involved have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
The IID will provide further updates and additional information on the incident.