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Officer-Involved Shooting Lands One On Administrative Leave In Prince George's County: Police Officer-Involved Shooting Lands One On Administrative Leave In Prince George's County: Police
Officer-Involved Shooting Lands One On Administrative Leave In Prince George's County: Police A member of the Bowie Police Department has been placed on administrative leave after discharging a weapon that struck a vehicle, officials say. At approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, an officer pulled over to assist with what was believed to be a stranded motorist in the northbound Collington Road near US-50.  While approaching the vehicle, police say that the officer discharged their firearm, though it remains unclear later in the afternoon what caused the gun to go off. No one was injured, but a passing vehicle was struck by the bullet. The officer was placed on administra…

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Shot Fired As Intruder Breaks Into Joint Base Andrews In Maryland, Air Force Says Shot Fired As Intruder Breaks Into Joint Base Andrews In Maryland, Air Force Says
Shot Fired As Intruder Breaks Into Joint Base Andrews In Maryland, Air Force Says Officials say that am intruder gained unauthorized access to Joint Base Andrews on Monday morning in Prince George’s County. At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, a man gained unauthorized access to a Joint Base housing area, causing concern for some at the Air Force base, which also largely serves as the home base for Air Force One. During the incident, a spokesperson for the base said that a resident discharged a firearm, and security arrived at the scene to apprehend the intruder. The incident remains under investigation by law enforcement. There were no injuries reported and n…

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by Zak Failla