The New Carrollton Police Department responded to the critical incident near the 7500 block of Annapolis Road shortly before 8:15 a.m., they said.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown confirmed a fatal officer-involved shooting and held a press conference during the late morning across from 7575 Annapolis Road.
A staging area had been set up a few blocks down the road near the intersection with 76th Avenue and Annapolis Road.
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