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Police Shoot Homicide Suspect During Arrest In Capitol Heights: Police

An armed homicide suspect has was arrested after an early morning officer-involved shooting in Capitol Heights, authorities say.

Prince Georges County Police Cruiser

Prince Georges County Police Cruiser

Photo Credit: Prince Georges County FB

The shooting occurred after two officers attempted to execute an arrest warrant for the suspect at his home on the 1600 block of Eastern Avenue around 5 a.m., Monday, June 13, according to the Prince George's County Police Department.

The officers were let into the home by a family member and were led to the basement to apprehend the suspect. The officers announced themselves repeatedly before approaching the suspect, who then flashed a gun toward the officers.

After the threat by the suspect, the officers fired their weapons. No injuries were reported at the scene and the suspect was arrested. 

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