Waldorf bar shooting leaves one man dead

A man died following a stabbing and shooting at The Cut Bar & Restaurant in Waldorf, Maryland, early Saturday morning, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office.

Investigators report that an altercation occurred between two men inside the establishment. During the dispute, one man allegedly used a knife to stab another patron in the abdomen. A private security guard intervened to disarm the suspect and secure the weapon. As the suspect reportedly attempted to stab the victim again, the security guard fired a single shot, striking the suspect in the chest.

The suspect, identified as 41-year-old William Pierre Strong of Waldorf, walked out of the bar and collapsed in the parking lot. He was pronounced dead at the scene despite emergency medical efforts. The stabbing victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation remains active, and findings will be reviewed by the Charles County State's Attorney's Office.