Silver Spring Man Gunned Down In Prince George's County: Police

SILVER SPRING, MD — A Silver Spring man shot in the Chillum area Thursday afternoon has died, and Prince George's County police say they are now investigating his death as a homicide.

Around 3 p.m., officers were initially called to the 1000 block of Fairview Lane for the report of an accident. Police said that responding officers found a man, later identified as 44-year-old Brian Keith Woods, outside of a car suffering from a gunshot wound.

The Silver Spring resident, who was driving the car, had just crashed into a parked vehicle, authorities said. He was rushed to a hospital where he later died.

Upon further investigation, police determined that Woods was not shot at the scene of the accident.

Detectives say they are working to develop a motive and identify any suspects.

Anyone with additional information about this fatal shooting should call police at 301-772-4925. Anonymous tipsters can also call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), visit www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the "P3 Tips" mobile app. Please refer to case 20-0010182.