Crime & Safety

Suspect, Vehicle Involved In Lanham Shooting Sought By Maryland State Police

The Maryland State Police asks for the public's help in finding the driver and suspect vehicle they believe was involved in a shooting.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Maryland State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a vehicle and driver believed to be connected to a shooting that happened Oct. 27.

Shortly after 11 p.m. Oct. 27, troopers from the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack were called to the area of I-495 near Route 450 in Lanham for a report of a shooting. A preliminary investigation indicates the driver pulled out a handgun and shot the victim’s vehicle. There were no injuries reported at the scene.

The suspect vehicle has been described as a newer model black Audi A6 or A8 with possible Maryland or District of Columbia registration. The driver, a man, is 20 to 30 years old, the MSP said. The vehicle was last seen exiting westbound Route 50 at Route 202 in Hyattsville.

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Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is asked to contact the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack at 301-345-3101.

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