Charles County Detectives Investigate Waldorf Bar Shooting That Followed a Stabbing

USA Carry reports that a security guard at a bar in Waldorf, Maryland, shot and killed a 41-year-old Waldorf man early Saturday after the man drew a knife during a fight and stabbed someone.

Key points

• The call: Charles County deputies were sent to The Cut Bar & Restaurant around 1:46 a.m. after a report of a stabbing and shooting, according to FOX 5 DC and WJLA.
• The struggle: Investigators said an argument between two men escalated when one produced a knife and threatened the other. The guard tried to grab the man's hand and the blade, but the man still stabbed the second man once in the abdomen.
• The shot: The guard fired a single round as the man appeared to try another stab, hitting him in the chest. The man walked outside, collapsed in the parking lot with the knife still in hand, and died there.
• The wounded man: His injuries did not appear life-threatening, and he is expected to recover. Authorities have not named him or the guard.
• Next steps: The sheriff's office is treating the death as a homicide and will send the case for review by the Charles County State's Attorney's Office. No charging decision has been announced.

Quick take

USA Carry notes that the guard tried to control the knife by hand before using his gun, and the blade still landed. The outlet argues this shows how fast a knife at arm's length can strike.

Read the full story at USA Carry.