Man critically wounded, boy injured in prince george’s county shooting

Boy injured man fighting for life after Friday night shooting

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD — A man is in critical condition and a boy is recovering from injuries after a shooting Friday night in a residential neighborhood of Prince George’s County, prompting an ongoing police investigation.

Officers with the Prince George’s County Police Department responded to reports of gunfire around the 3200 block of Cherry Mill Drive. Upon arrival, they found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

A second victim, a juvenile male, was also located at the scene. Police said the boy sustained an “undetermined superficial injury” and was taken to a hospital for further evaluation.

Officials believe the shooting was an isolated incident, though no information about potential suspects or a motive has been released as of Saturday morning.

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including whether the victims were targeted and the events that led up to the gunfire.

——

Key Points

A man was critically injured and a boy sustained superficial injuries in a Friday night shooting on Cherry Mill Drive
Both victims were transported to the hospital; the man remains in critical condition
Police believe the incident was isolated but the investigation is ongoing

Chris Quigley Latest posts

Chris Quigley is a Staff Writer and Community News Correspondent for Shore News Network, where she covers local government, public safety, community affairs, politics, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey. Her reporting focuses on delivering timely, accurate, and relevant news that helps readers stay informed about the communities in which they live and work.

As a member of the Shore News Network editorial team, Quigley works closely with public officials, community leaders, first responders, and local organizations to provide factual coverage of breaking news, municipal government, public policy, and events affecting New Jersey residents. Her work highlights both major developments and the local stories that shape communities across the state.

Quigley is committed to responsible journalism, emphasizing accuracy, source verification, and transparency in every story she reports. She strives to present information in a clear and accessible manner, helping readers better understand the issues, decisions, and events that impact their daily lives.

Through her work at Shore News Network, Chris Quigley contributes to the organization's mission of providing trusted local news coverage, accountability reporting, and community-focused journalism throughout New Jersey.

Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

Degrees: Business B.A. - Stockton University

Experience and interests: Criminal Justice, Business, Animal Care, Entertainment, Lottery News, Local News