Teen Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Shooting Of Girl, 17: Prince George's Police

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged as an adult in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Ter'Nijah Ryals of Suitland.

On Sunday at about 1:50 p.m., Prince George's County police officers responded to the 3300 block of Curtis Drive for a report of a shooting. Officers found Ryals outside with a gunshot wound. She died a short time later at a hospital, according to the police department.

The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect and victim were among a group involved in an ongoing dispute. During a confrontation on Sunday, the suspect shot the victim, the police report.

The suspect has been charged with manslaughter and is in the custody of the Department of Corrections. If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers wanting to remain anonymous can call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto a mobile device.) Refer to case 22-0041279.