Crime & Safety
2 Killed 30 Minutes Apart In 2 Separate Shootings: PG County Police
The shootings happened Thursday in the Fort Washington and Temple Hills areas of Prince George's County, police said.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Two people were killed Thursday in two separate shootings that happened only 30 minutes apart, according to Prince George's County police.
Police said the first shooting happened around 5:20 p.m. in the 1200 block of Palmer Road in Fort Washington. When officers arrived, police said they found an adult man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The man was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
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Around 5:50 p.m., authorities were called to a second shooting in the 3200 block of Naylor Road in Temple Hills. When officers arrived, police said they found an adult man lying in the roadway, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
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The investigation into both shootings continues.
Anyone with information about the shootings should contact Prince George's County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS or submit a tip using the P3 Tips app.
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