CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD – police are investigating after a 15-year-old was shot and killed and four others were shot Saturday night outside a convenience store in Capitol Heights.
The deceased victim is 15-year-old De’Andre Johnson of Washington, DC.
According to police, on Saturday, at approximately 8:00 pm, officers responded to the business in the 1400 block of Ritchie Road. They located a total of four people with gunshot wounds who were all transported to area hospitals. Johnson died of his injuries a short time later.
“Another 15-year-old male was shot and is currently in critical condition. Two adults were also shot. One has been treated and released from the hospital. The second adult is in stable condition with what appears to be non-life-threatening injuries. One of the adult victims is a store employee,” police said.
The preliminary investigation revealed two suspects walked into the convenience store and opened fire before fleeing the scene. At this point in the investigation, this does not appear to be a robbery attempt or a random incident. Investigators are looking into whether any of the individuals in the store were targeted by the shooters.
According to police investigating the incident, no suspects or motives have been announced at this time. No arrests have been made.
