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Man critically injured in early morning La Plata shooting

A man was shot early Saturday in La Plata and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Oct 17, 2026, 12:38 PM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office reported that a man was critically injured in a shooting early Saturday in La Plata, Maryland.

Officers responded to the 600 block of Pomonkey Way around 1:20 a.m. and found the man with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to FOX45 Baltimore.

Investigators believe the suspect and victim likely knew each other, indicating the shooting was not random. However, no motive has been determined and no suspect description has been released.

Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Worley at 301-609-6518. Those wishing to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward can call Charles County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

Crime Solvers offers rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest or indictment in Charles County crimes.

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FOX45 Baltimore: La Plata shooting leaves man critically injured early Saturday

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