LANHAM, Md. — A man was fatally shot inside a store on Lanham Severn Road Sunday night, prompting an active homicide investigation by the Prince George’s County Police Department.
Officers responded to the 9300 block of Lanham Severn Road at approximately 8:40 p.m., where they found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound inside the commercial establishment.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. His identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
No arrests have been made, and police have not identified a suspect or motive in the shooting. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses.
PGPD homicide unit leads investigation
The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is leading the investigation and is asking anyone with information to come forward.
“Officers responded to the 9300 block of Lanham Severn Rd at approx 8:40 pm for a shooting,” @PGPDNews posted on social media. “He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.”
“A second adult male self-transported to the hospital where he remains in critical condition. Detectives are on scene working to establish suspect(s) and a motive in this case,” police said.