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17-year-old dies after being shot while walking home in Waldorf

The shooting occurred in the area of Dorchester Circle and Harvest Fish Place.

WALDORF, Md. — A teenager has died after being shot while walking home Friday in Waldorf, Maryland, officials said. 

The Charles County Sheriff's Office first tweeted about the shooting just after 3 p.m. The shooting occurred in the area of Dorchester Circle and Harvest Fish Place.

Officers arrived at the scene and found a teenager with gunshot wounds, the Charles County Sheriff's Office said in a release. Officers and EMS rendered first aid to the teen and transported him to the hospital. 

The teen, who was later identified as Rajon Lateef Jackson, III, 17, of Waldorf, died of his injuries Saturday morning, authorities said.

Detectives believe Jackson was walking home in his neighborhood when he was shot by the suspect. Detectives said the incident did not appear to be a random act.

No suspect information has been released.

Anyone with information should call 301-609-6499 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. Cash rewards are offered for tips that lead to an arrest.

This is a developing story. Stick with WUSA9 for updates as they become available.

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