The Charles County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday renewed its call for help in the unsolved 2018 killing of Brandon Briscoe, 24, and reminded the public that a combined reward of up to $10,000 is on the table for useful tips. Briscoe was shot on the night of Feb. 17, 2018, while standing outside an apartment building in the 12100 block of Ell Lane in Waldorf and later died at a hospital.
What investigators say about the 2018 killing
Investigators say an unknown person walked up to Briscoe as he stood outside the apartment building and shot him multiple times, according to The Washington Post. Deputies who responded to the scene found Briscoe with gunshot wounds to his upper body, and he was pronounced dead at a hospital. The sheriff's office continues to treat the case as an active homicide investigation and is still pressing for leads.
Reward and how to tip
According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, Charles County Crime Solvers and the agency are offering a combined cash reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest in Briscoe's killing. The BayNet reports that tipsters can remain anonymous by calling Charles County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. The sheriff's office also directs residents to its online tip portal and the P3Intel mobile app for those who prefer to submit information digitally.
Cold-case pushes and past arrests
Local outlet the Southern Maryland Chronicle has periodically marked the anniversary of Briscoe's death with reminders that the case remains unsolved, urging residents to review old phone data and doorbell camera footage for anything that might help detectives. The sheriff's office has a history of turning renewed attention into concrete progress in the neighborhood: a 2021 release from the Charles County Sheriff's Office details arrests in a separate Ell Lane homicide after detectives chased down new community tips.
Anyone with information about Briscoe's killing or activity in the area on the night of Feb. 17, 2018, is asked to contact Charles County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS or send a tip through the county's P3Intel portal. Tips may be submitted anonymously, according to The BayNet and county guidance, and investigators say even small details could help them finally close the case.
