Crime & Safety
Teen Faces Manslaughter Charges In Shooting Death Of 16-Year-Old
A 15-year-old girl has been charged with manslaughter after police say she accidentally shot a 16-year-old boy while handling a gun.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — A 15-year-old girl from District Heights has been charged as a juvenile with manslaughter and other charges after police say she shot and killed a 16-year-old boy from Oxon Hill.
The incident happened Wednesday night. Officers arrived at a home located in the 4900 block of Glassmanor Drive and found the teenage boy suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital where he died shortly thereafter.
According to the police, the teen girl was handling a firearm when it discharged and struck the teen.
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If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers wishing 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 your mobile device.) Refer to case 22-0004121.
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