Sunrise silence shattered by deadly shooting in MD suburb
Prince George’s County, MD – A man was found shot to death at a suburban Maryland intersection early Wednesday, setting off a homicide investigation as detectives search for whoever pulled the trigger.
Just after 8 a.m., police were called to the area of Old Colony Drive and Grandhaven Avenue, where officers arrived to find an unresponsive man lying on the street. He had been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim’s name has not been released, and there is no word yet on what may have led to the fatal shooting.
The intersection, tucked in a residential neighborhood of Prince George’s County, was quickly sealed off with crime scene tape as homicide detectives canvassed the area for evidence and witnesses. As of Wednesday morning, no suspects had been identified and no arrests had been made.
Police have not said how many times the victim was shot or whether a firearm was recovered nearby. The motive for the shooting remains unclear.
The Prince George’s County Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.
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Key Points
- Man found shot dead around 8 a.m. at Old Colony Drive and Grandhaven Avenue
- Police investigating as homicide, no arrests or motive yet
- Tips can be submitted anonymously at 1-866-411-8477