Detectives investigating Waldorf homicide

A man was shot and killed Tuesday in Waldorf, according to the Charles sheriff’s office.

On April 30 at 10:40 p.m., officers responded to the 4500 block of Ruston Place in Waldorf for the report of an injured man.

When officers arrived, the man had been pronounced deceased by EMS.

A preliminary investigation showed Kemo Key, 29, of Waldorf was outside of his residence and had been shot, according to a release from the Charles sheriff’s office.

There were no reported calls about gunshots before Key was found.

According to Diane Richardson, a spokesperson for the local sheriff’s office, Key was discovered by a family member.

No further information was available at this time, including who called 911 or how it was determined the shooting was a “homicide,” as the press release stated.

Detectives are following leads and ask anyone with information to call Detective Bringley at 301-609-6499.