Crime & Safety
Fatal Shooting Reported In Suitland, 2nd Person Injured: Prince George's Police
Two individuals have been shot, including 1 fatally, in Suitland. Prince George's Police continue to investigate the incident.
SUITLAND, MD — A teenage boy has been fatally shot and a man wounded in a shooting that happened Thursday night in Suitland, police say.
On June 27 at approximately 6:40 p.m., Prince George's police officers were called to the 7400 block of Towne Park Road for a report of a shooting. Juan Roach, 16, of Suitland was found outside with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene. A man was shot but his injuries are not considered life-threatening, according to Prince George's Police.
The preliminary investigation into this incident suggests more than one suspect fired a weapon and multiple individuals were armed at the scene. One firearm was found outside in the courtyard area. Detectives continue to investigate the situation, according to police.
Anyone with information about this case who would like to speak to a detective can call 301-516-2512.
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