Group Opens Fire, Kills Dog And Shoots Young Boy, Teen; Police Offer Reward For Info

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — A young boy and a teenager were shot in a flurry of gunfire and a dog was killed Wednesday night in the city of District Heights. Westphalia Division VIII investigators have released a video of the May 4 shooting that unfolded at approximately 6:20 p.m. in the 6700 block of Alpine Street.

In the video, a dark-colored van and a second dark-colored vehicle can be seen stopping in the street near a group that is hanging out. Several people in those vehicles then open fire on the group before driving off.

“Opening fire on a group of children and teens with absolutely no concern for their lives is unconscionable. I assure this community and all residents of Prince George’s County that my detectives are working around the clock to find and arrest the shooters before they can cause even more harm,” Major Trevel Watson, Commander, Westphalia Division VIII, said.

The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

If anyone has information, they are asked to call 301-516-5201. Callers wanting to remain anonymous can call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto a mobile device.) Refer to case number 22-0021462. A cash reward is available.