Crime & Safety
PG County Police Investigating Shooting After Funeral: Report
A shooting after a funeral happened in front of a Suitland townhome community, seriously injuring one and possibly others, authorities said.
SUITLAND, MD — Prince George’s County Police are investigating a shooting that took place Monday following a funeral for a homicide victim, according to reports.
The shooting happened in front of a townhome community in the 5800 block of Suitland Road near Walls Lane. One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, according to reports.
Breaking- Prince George’s County Police say one person in grave condition after a shooting at a gathering following a funeral. Happened in front of town house community on Suitland road near Walls lane. Suitland Row also part of crime scene. Others may be injured. Unclear. pic.twitter.com/clXYLbu7xd
— Paul Wagner (@Fox5Wagner) August 5, 2019
Prince George's County Police said the shooting occurred following a large fight. The male shooting victim was located in a nearby car when police discovered he was shot in his upper body. The victim was transported to the hospital with critical injuries, police said.
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Prelim on shooting in Suitland: shooting occurred following large fight near Walls Ln at approx 1pm. 1 person found shot in a car nearby. He is in critical condition. We have reports of additional people injured who went to hospitals on their own. pic.twitter.com/dwpkeXphc0
— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) August 5, 2019
Police said they are working to determine how the others sustained their non-life threatening injuries, and what exactly caused the fight.
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