27-year-old DC man arrested for the shooting of 8-month-old baby in Waldorf

A 27-year-old man from Washington, D.C., has been charged in connection with the shooting of an 8-month-old baby in Waldorf, Maryland.

Delvonte Elmore was charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, house invasion, criminal use of a handgun, and other offenses.

According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, a gunshot occurred in the 3000 block of Gallery Place shortly after noon on April 14. Detectives learned that two males allegedly forced their way into a home, where they discovered a lady cradling her 8-month-old son.

The men broke into the flat in search of another person who was not present. The defendant allegedly placed a gun to the woman’s head, but the gun discharged and injured the infant in the hand during a fight.

The baby boy was transported to a nearby hospital and eventually released after receiving treatment.

Elmore was detained in D.C. on April 18. The second suspect in the crime is being sought by investigators.

Anyone with information should contact Detective Worley at 301-609-6518. Tipsters who desire to remain anonymous should contact Charles County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be reported via the P3Intel smartphone app or online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com. The investigation is still going on.