update: Man Charged Following Trooper-Involved Shooting in Chester

Preston Scott Carter, 21

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​Maryland State Police have charged a Queen Anne’s County man following a trooper-involved shooting on Kent Island last week.

Preston Scott Carter, 21, of Chester, is facing multiple charges including attempted first- and second-degree murder, reckless endangerment, and assault. After receiving treatment at a local hospital, Carter was taken to the Queen Anne’s County Detention Center, where he is being held without bond.

The incident happened around 3:40 p.m. on April 16 in the unit block of Sherman Way in Chester. Troopers responded to a report of a disturbance involving a man with a knife making threats.

According to investigators, as troopers were speaking with a complainant, Carter approached a trooper while armed with a knife. The trooper then fired her service weapon, striking him.

Troopers provided immediate medical aid before Carter was flown to a trauma center by Maryland State Police Aviation Command. No other injuries were reported.

The trooper involved has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure.
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The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is leading the investigation, with an additional review being conducted by the Internal Affairs Unit.