Man Killed by Train Sought in Truck Stop Shooting: Police

LANHAM, MD — The man struck by a train in Prince George's County Monday morning was sought in a truck stop shooting in Jessup on Easter Sunday, according to Howard County Police.

Jacinto Del Prado, 52, of Greenbelt, was fatally hit by a train in Lanham at approximately 7 a.m. on Monday, police reported. It is believed the incident is a suicide.

Authorities say they had gotten a warrant for Del Prado's arrest after two people were shot, including one who died, at the truck stop on Assateague Drive in Jessup on Sunday afternoon.

Based on preliminary investigation, officials said that Del Prado went to the truck stop to confront someone about a domestic matter; however, police allege he shot two men in what may have been a case of mistaken identity.

• Read more: Jessup Truck Stop Shooting Suspect Commits Suicide, Says Police

Train traffic has resumed in the Seabrook area after the train strike at the Seabrook station, according to the Maryland Transit Administration.

Officials have reopened the Penn Line but it is operating on a single track between New Carrollton and Bowie, WUSA reports.

Metro is open for MARC ticket holders, according to the announcement.

Train 523 (8:10am Perryville departure) is cancelled due to Train 502 terminated at Seabrook. Amtrak 89 will handle southbound MARC passengers at stations north of Baltimore.

See more updates from MARC regarding service interruptions.

Help for Those Considering Suicide

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, there are resources available to help.

Community Crisis Services offers crisis intervention and suicide prevention through outreach and 24-hour hotline services in Prince George's County, call 301-864-7130.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-SUICIDE (or 1-800-784-2433). Itswebsite offers services including a live chat.