Teen shot in landover, staggers to gas station for help

Teen shot in Landover, staggers to gas station for help

LANDOVER, MD — A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot early Monday morning and making his way to a nearby gas station for help, according to Prince George’s County police.

The teen was shot around 2 a.m. on July 21 in the 1800 block of Cedarwood Court. He later arrived at the Exxon station in the 7100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, where he received assistance before being transported to the hospital.

As of late Monday morning, the teen remained in critical but stable condition. Detectives are continuing to investigate the events that led to the shooting.

If anyone has any information about the shooting, please contact Prince George’s County Crime Solvers.

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