Prince George’s County police: Person killed in Suitland shooting was a minor

SUITLAND, Md. ( DC News Now ) — Police said that the male killed in a Suitland shooting Thursday evening was a minor.

The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) released more information Friday about a shooting that left one person dead and another person injured.

PGPD officers responded to the 7400 block of Towne Park Rd. — which is near Suitland Elementary School — around 6:40 p.m. for a shooting. They found two males who had been shot. A minor died there, and a man was taken to the hospital.

Police said that the man is expected to survive.

Investigators believe that several people were armed in the time leading up to the shooting and that multiple people fired weapons. PGPD said that officers recovered one firearm outside in a courtyard area.

As of Friday, PGPD had not charged anyone involved. The investigation was ongoing, and anyone with any information should call (301) 516-2512 or submit a tip online or via the P3 Tips mobile app.

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