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On Wednesday, May 17, a 14-year-old from Suitland and 15-year-old from Temple Hills are facing charges for their roles in a vicious assault of another teen earlier this month.
The two teens will be tried as adults and charged with:
- First-degree attempted murder;
- Second-degree attempted murder;
- Assault;
- Additional charges.
A guardian angel came to the aid of a possible victim shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday, May 1, when an unruly group boarded a bus in Oxon Hill armed with a handgun and only bad intentions, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.
Officials say that as the bus stopped at Iverson Street and Sutler Drive to drop off students, three suspects - at least one of whom had a handgun - came on board and began a melee with their victim, who remained on the bus.
During the assault, one of the attackers pulled out the weapon and attempted to shoot the minor multiple times, but detectives believe that the weapon malfunctioned, and ammo was found on the bus during the subsequent investigation.
The victim suffered minor injuries during the assault, but survived. A bus driver and bus aide were on or near the bus at the time of the attack, though neither reported any injuries.
According to police, the motive for the assault is under investigation weeks after the incident.
An active search is underway for the third wanted suspect.
Anyone with information regarding the incident or attackers has been asked to contact investigators at the Prince George’s County Police Department by calling (301) 749-5064 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
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