Man Shot By Tow Truck Company Employee After Pepper-Spraying Him, Co-Worker

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD — A man who argued with two tow truck company employees pepper-sprayed them and then one of the employees shot the man, police report.

The incident happened Wednesday around 9:40 p.m. at a parking lot in the 4800 block of Addison Road. According to Prince George's Police, the man who had been shot had approached the two tow truck company employees to talk about a possible tow. The trio began arguing and the man sprayed them with pepper-spray. One employee shot the man. His injuries weren't life-threatening, the police department stated.

Gun Crimes Unit detectives are working with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding the incident. At this time, no one has been charged in connection with the incident.

Anyone with information can call detectives at 301-772-8960, contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto a mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).