Waldorf man dies after bar stabbing and shooting

Strong, a 41-year-old Waldorf man, was found dead in the parking lot of The Cut Bar & Restaurant on the 2500 block of Business Park Court on Saturday morning. First responders arrived shortly after 1:45 a.m. on Oct. 31 following reports of a shooting and a stabbing at the venue.

Investigators stated that Strong and another male patron began an altercation. During the dispute, Strong drew a knife and threatened the other man. A private security guard assigned to the bar stepped in, trying to secure Strong's hand and the blade. The struggle continued, resulting in Strong stabbing the other patron once in the abdomen.

As Strong appeared to lunge again, the security guard fired his weapon. The bullet struck Strong once in the chest. He walked outside the establishment before collapsing in the parking lot. Officers found him with the knife still in his hand. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man who was stabbed was treated for injuries that investigators did not consider life-threatening. The Charles County Sheriff's Office is continuing its homicide investigation. Detectives will present the case to the State's Attorney's Office for review. The investigation was still ongoing as of Sunday, Nov. 1.