Crime & Safety
Name Released of Bladensburg Teen Killed in Accidental Shooting: Update
Prince George's County Police are investigating a 16-year-old's accidental shooting death at a Bladensburg apartment.
UPDATED at 3:05 p.m. BLADENSBURG, MD — Authorities have released the name of a 16-year-old Bladensburg High School student who was accidentally shot at a home Thursday night and died from his wounds Friday morning.
The victim has been identified by Prince George's County Police as Diego Gomez-Martinez of 58th Avenue in Bladensburg.
The shooting happened about 8 p.m. Thursday inside an apartment in the 4200 block of 58th Avenue, Bladensburg police said. Other juveniles were at the apartment when the teen was shot. He was taken to a nearby hospital and died Friday morning.
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Prince George’s County Public Schools confirmed the victim was a 10th-grader at Bladensburg High School, says FOX DC.
Prince George's County Police are handing the death investigation.
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Anyone with information is asked to call the Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com.
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