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Passengers Flee After Fatal Head-On Crash In Maryland, Police Say Passengers Flee After Fatal Head-On Crash In Maryland, Police Say
Passengers Flee After Fatal Head-On Crash In Maryland, Police Say Police have identified a 57-year-old woman who was killed in a head-on crash when another driver unexpectedly veered into her lane on Wednesday afternoon.  Springfield resident Monica Wilson was heading north at around 5 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the 500 block of Largo Center Drive when she was struck by a second driver who was heading south and crossed into the northbound lanes. FATAL COLLISION: Officers responded to the 500 block of Largo Center Dr at approx 5:10 pm for a crash involving two vehicles. Both drivers were taken to a hospital for treatment. One of the drivers, an adult femal…

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Police ID 69-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Overnight Maryland Crash Police ID 69-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Overnight Maryland Crash
Police ID 69-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Overnight Maryland Crash A 69-year-old man was killed on his motorcycle after crashing into another vehicle in Prince George's County. Police have identified Upper Marlboro resident Roger Ferguson as the motorcyclist who was killed in a Landover Road crash in Cheverly on Thursday.  At approximately 7:15 p.m. on Aug. 22, officers were called to a stretch of the roadway near Route 50 to investigate a crash, where they found Ferguson suffering from critical injuries. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later was pronounced dead, according to police. Investigators say that Ferguson and the driver collide…

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Man Barricaded In Maryland Home Following Reported Shooting, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Man Barricaded In Maryland Home Following Reported Shooting, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Man Barricaded In Maryland Home Following Reported Shooting, Police Say (Developing) Some residents in Prince George's County were advised by police to shelter in place as officers dealt with a barricaded man inside a single-family home following a reported shooting. Officers were called to the 2100 block of Beechwood Road following a reported shooting at approximately 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, prompting police to advise that some "in the immediate vicinity (should) shelter in place at the lowest level of the home."  The incident led to several road closures in the area. The following roads are closed.Please follow police direction.#MDTrafficBanning Pl/ 22nd Ave Charle…

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One Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex, Police Say One Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex, Police Say
One Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex, Police Say One person was killed in an officer-involved shooting at a Maryland apartment complex, police in Prince George's say. Officers on patrol were called at around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday to the 5100 block of Suitland Road for a reported breaking and entering incident, leading to the fatal incident in Suitland. When the officer arrived, they found a man inside the apartment, and during the encounter, one officer fired his weapon, striking him. First responders attempted life-saving efforts but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not provided any details about the suspect, saying only…

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Man Found Shot To Death Inside Maryland Home: Police (DEVELOPING) Man Found Shot To Death Inside Maryland Home: Police (DEVELOPING)
Man Found Shot To Death Inside Maryland Home: Police (Developing) A death investigation has been launched in Prince George's County after a man was found shot and killed in an area home, police say. At around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 2800 block of Berrywood Lane in Springdale, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers found a man inside the home suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. FATAL SHOOTING: Officers responded to the 2800 block of Berrywood Lane at approx. 12:30 pm for a reported shooting. Once on scen…

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Man, Woman Hospitalized In Shooting Near Maryland Shopping Plaza: Police Man, Woman Hospitalized In Shooting Near Maryland Shopping Plaza: Police
Man, Woman Hospitalized In Shooting Near Maryland Shopping Plaza: Police Two people were hospitalized on Thursday after a double shooting near a Prince George's County shopping center, police say. Officers were called around 11 a.m. to the 3700 block of Branch Avenue in Hillcrest Heights near the Iverson shopping plaza to investigate a reported shooting that left two people with injuries outside. According to investigators, a man was taken to the hospital in critical condition, while a woman was listed in stable condition on Thursday afternoon after the shooting. No information about a possible motive or suspect has been released as the investigation into the s…

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Murder-Suicide Involving Child Reported By Police In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Murder-Suicide Involving Child Reported By Police In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Murder-Suicide Involving Child Reported By Police In Maryland (Developing) An investigation has been launched in Prince George's County after an apparent murder-suicide involving a child, police say. Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called at around 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon to the 1200 block of Mercantile Lane in Upper Marlboro to conduct a welfare check, according to authorities. Upon arrival, they were met by a grisly scene. Police say that the officers found a man and child inside a car both suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. According to investigators, detectives believe…

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Man Stabbed To Death During Domestic Incident In Maryland, Police Say Man Stabbed To Death During Domestic Incident In Maryland, Police Say
Man Stabbed To Death During Domestic Incident In Maryland, Police Say One person is dead and a suspect at large following a fatal overnight stabbing in Prince George's County, police say. At around 8:40 p.m. on Sunday night, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 3400 block of Metzerott Road, where there was a report of a domestic incident that resulted in on person being stabbed. Inside the College Park home, officers found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds, and he was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from the injuries, according to the department. No information about the victim or possible sus…

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Classes Canceled At Bowie State To Address 'Mental Well-Being' Of Students Following Shooting Classes Canceled At Bowie State To Address 'Mental Well-Being' Of Students Following Shooting
Classes Canceled At Bowie State To Address 'Mental Well-Being' Of Students Following Shooting Classes have been canceled for the rest of the week at Bowie State University as the community continues to reel from a Homecoming Weekend shooting. As of noon on Tuesday, Oct. 10, school officials say that all classes have been canceled for the remainder of the week "to allow additional time for our students, faculty, and staff to address mental distress."  Officials said that on Tuesday afternoon, they were to meet with student leaders to discuss what steps should be taken next following the shooting that left at least two people with gunshot wounds during a busy event. Starting at 1…

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Mother Vows Vengeance After Virginia Teen Gunned Down Near Maryland HS Before Football Game Mother Vows Vengeance After Virginia Teen Gunned Down Near Maryland HS Before Football Game
Mother Vows Vengeance After Virginia Teen Gunned Down Near Maryland HS Before Football Game New details have been released by police in Prince George's County following the fatal shooting that forced officials to call of a high school football game on Friday night. Alexandria resident Kenyon Valentine, 18, has been identified by the Prince George's County Police Department as the person who was shot and killed last week, though his shooter remains at large. The shooting was reported near the 6800 block of Haven Avenue, close enough to Oxon Hill High School to be temporarily locked down while the police department investigated. Officers are on the scene of fatal shooting that …

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Fatal Shooting Near Maryland High School Forces Friday Night Lights Cancelation Fatal Shooting Near Maryland High School Forces Friday Night Lights Cancelation
Fatal Shooting Near Maryland High School Forces Friday Night Lights Cancelation A fatal shooting near a Prince George's County high school forced school leaders to call off Friday night's scheduled football game, officials say.  The shooting was reported near the 6800 block of Avenue Avenue, close enough to Oxon Hill School to be temporarily locked down while the police department investigated. Officers are on the scene of fatal shooting that occurred in the 6800 block of Haven Ave. pic.twitter.com/2CCtYG75fY — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) October 6, 2023 Officers were called to the 6800 block of Haven Avenue at around 5:45 p.m. on Friday night, hours before the game agai…

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Police & Fire
Woman Found Shot To Death Inside Maryland Home, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Woman Found Shot To Death Inside Maryland Home, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Woman Found Shot To Death Inside Maryland Home, Police Say (Developing) An investigation has been launched after a woman's dead body was found inside a Prince George's County home on Thursday afternoon. At around 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, officers were called to the 200 block of Harry S Truman Drive to investigate a reported shooting, according to a Prince George's County Police Department spokesperson. Upon arrival at the Upper Marlboro residence, they found a woman inside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  No information about the victim or possible shooter has been released by the department as they continue to investigate the fatal incident. …

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Officer Caught On Camera In Viral TikTok Video With Woman In Maryland Suspended Officer Caught On Camera In Viral TikTok Video With Woman In Maryland Suspended
Officer Caught On Camera In Viral TikTok Video With Woman In Maryland Suspended An officer from the Prince George's County Police Department who found himself embroiled in a scandal after a viral social media video has been suspended, the agency announced. On Tuesday afternoon, the department issued an alert advising that the officer who brought a woman into the back of his police vehicle after embracing and seemingly kissing her will be stepping away as they investigate the TikTok, which has been viewed more than 2.3 million times after being widely circulated online. Update: the officer has been identified. His police powers are now suspended as the investigation…

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Prince George's Police In Hours-Long Standoff With Barricaded Suspect (DEVELOPING) Prince George's Police In Hours-Long Standoff With Barricaded Suspect (DEVELOPING)
Prince George's Police In Hours-Long Standoff With Barricaded Suspect (Developing) Police were still engaged in an active standoff with a man in Prince George's County who barricaded himself into a Fort Washington home late on Thursday afternoon. At approximately 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31, officers were called to the 1900 block of Tall Timber Court, where there was a reported shooting and person who refused to come out of an area home. A shelter-in-place order was issued in the area, and multiple roads were closed as police attempted to peacefully resolve the incident, which was ongoing as of 10 p.m. on Thursday night. The following roads are closed. Please foll…

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Police & Fire
Woman Killed, Man Hospitalized In Double Maryland Shooting, Police Say Woman Killed, Man Hospitalized In Double Maryland Shooting, Police Say
Woman Killed, Man Hospitalized In Double Maryland Shooting, Police Say Police have identified the 22-year-old Baltimore woman who was killed in a double shooting in Prince George's County over the weekend. Amarnae Smith was shot and killed on Saturday night by an unknown assailant who remains at large as of Monday, Aug. 28.  Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 14700 block of Willoughby Road in Upper Marlboro to investigate a reported shooting. FATAL SHOOTING: At approx. 10:00 pm officers responded to the 14700 blk of Willoughby Dr for a shooting. On scene, they discovered an adult female and adult male outside suf…

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Traffic Reopened Following Fatal Three-Vehicle Indian Head Highway Crash In Maryland Traffic Reopened Following Fatal Three-Vehicle Indian Head Highway Crash In Maryland
Traffic Reopened Following Fatal Three-Vehicle Indian Head Highway Crash In Maryland Police say that a driver was killed in a violent crash involving several vehicles in Fort Washington overnight. Shortly before 10 p.m. on Thursday, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to a renowned stretch of Indian Head Highway near Farmington Drive to investigate a reported crash. The fatal crash was reported near Indian Head Highway and Farmington Drive.Google Maps street view Authorities said that one person was killed, and another driver and passenger were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The third was uninjured. The crash led to closur…

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Police & Fire
Teen Shot, Facing Charges After Confrontation Over Stolen Car In Maryland: Police Teen Shot, Facing Charges After Confrontation Over Stolen Car In Maryland: Police
Teen Shot, Facing Charges After Confrontation Over Stolen Car In Maryland: Police A confrontation over an allegedly stolen vehicle led to a teenager being shot in Prince George's County, police say. It was a rough afternoon for a Mount Rainer teen, who was shot in the middle of the day on Saturday afternoon, and will now face charges after being caught with a weapon and stolen vehicles that his buddies took off in.  The shooting was reported at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5.  Prelim: the shooting stemmed from a confrontation over a stolen car. Male who was shot has critical, potentially life-threatening injuries. The man who fired the weapon remained …

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Police ID Man Found Dead With Traumatic Injuries In Maryland Apartment Police ID Man Found Dead With Traumatic Injuries In Maryland Apartment
Police ID Man Found Dead With Traumatic Injuries In Maryland Apartment Police have identified the man who was found dead during a welfare check inside a Prince George's County apartment earlier this week. Noel Rivera, 34, of Silver Spring, was pronounced dead by first responders after being called on Monday, July 24 to an area apartment complex to inquire about his well being. Officers from the Prince George's Police Department responded to the 8100 block of Tahona Drive in Silver Spring at approximately 8:20 a.m. on Monday morning to conduct a welfare check of an unresponsive man inside the building. Upon arrival, police say that investigators found Rivera …

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Man Found Dead With Traumatic Injuries In Maryland Apartment, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Man Found Dead With Traumatic Injuries In Maryland Apartment, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Man Found Dead With Traumatic Injuries In Maryland Apartment, Police Say (Developing) A death investigation has been launched in Prince George's County after a man was found dead inside an area apartment. Officers from the Prince George's Police Department responded to the 8100 block of Tahona Drive in Silver Spring at approximately 8:20 a.m. on Monday morning, to conduct a welfare check of an unresponsive man inside the building. Upon arrival, police say that investigators found a man inside an apartment suffering from traumatic injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Hours after the grisly discovery, the department announced that the death was declared a homicide,…

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Verizon Users Experience Trouble Calling 911 In Maryland Verizon Users Experience Trouble Calling 911 In Maryland
Verizon Users Experience Trouble Calling 911 In Maryland A widespread outage in Maryland led to trouble for some Verizon users looking to make an emergency call on Friday morning. Several police agencies across the state issued alerts cautioning that Verizon wireless was having issues calling 911, though the agency actively is working to rectify the issue. MCP Emergency Communications (911) is experiencing a Verizon wireless issue. In the case of an emergency, callers are asked to call their district stations (listed in comments). Verizon is aware and attempting to fix the problem. #MCPD #MCPNews — Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcp…

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Woman Killed In Single-Car Crash In Prince George's County, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Woman Killed In Single-Car Crash In Prince George's County, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Woman Killed In Single-Car Crash In Prince George's County, Police Say (Developing) One person was killed in an early morning crash on Friday in Prince George's County. Police say that a woman - whose name has not been disclosed - was found at approximately 7 a.m. in the 4700 block of Auth Place in Camp Springs at a crash scene involving one vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders who were on a routine patrol at the time, according to the police. The investigation into the fatal crash led to road closures in the area, ROAD CLOSURE: The 4700 block of Auth Pl between Woods Way Rd. and Auth Way is closed due to a crash investigation. Please fol…

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Police ID HS Senior Killed Near Elementary School Parking Lot Police ID HS Senior Killed Near Elementary School Parking Lot
Police ID HS Senior Killed Near Elementary School Parking Lot An investigation has been launched by police in Prince George's County as they investigate the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old near an area elementary school and community center.  District Heights resident Kendall Batson was found suffering from a gunshot wound shortly after 6:30 p.m. in a parking lot in the 2300 block of Ritchie Road, according to officials. He was taken by paramedics to an area hospital and pronounced dead a short time later.  The shooting was reported near North Forestville Elementary School and North Forestville Community Center. No suspect or motive has been ident…

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Man Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash In MD Man Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash In MD
Man Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash In MD A driver was killed early on Friday morning when he struck a tractor-trailer and caromed off the road in Prince George's County, police say. The crash was reported at approximately 3:50 a.m. on Friday, May 12 in the 6300 block of Oxon Hill Road. Officials say that one man - who has not been identified by police - was treated and rushed to an area hospital with life threatening injuries. He was later pronounced dead, according to police. The crash led to a shutdown of Oxon Hill Road in both directions for several hours as officers investigated the incident. Investigators are on scene …

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Lifestyle
Stolen Puppy Reunited With MD Family Weeks After Being Taken In Stolen SUV Stolen Puppy Reunited With MD Family Weeks After Being Taken In Stolen SUV
Stolen Puppy Reunited With MD Family Weeks After Being Taken In Stolen SUV National Pet Day took on a whole new meaning for a Maryland family that is whole again. Gianni, a Boston terrier that was taken along with his sister, Nina, inside a stolen SUV at a Landover Hills gas station last month, was reunited with his family this week following a weeks-long search for the precocious puppy. On Thursday, March 23, a couple from Pennsylvania traveling through Maryland stopped for gas when an unknown suspect hopped in their Land Rover and stole the SUV, along with their two dogs. Update: the vehicle has been recovered. We are continuing to search for Gianni. Pleas…

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Police & Fire
One Killed In Shooting Near Prince George's County Apartment Complex One Killed In Shooting Near Prince George's County Apartment Complex
One Killed In Shooting Near Prince George's County Apartment Complex Police are investigating after a man was killed overnight in the Greater Landover area of Prince George’s County. Officers responded shortly before 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 8 to the 2600 block of Kent Village Drive to investigate reports of shots fired and a man down. According to a spokesperson from the Prince George’s County Police Department, upon arrival, officers found one man at the scene suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Detectives are on scene working to establish suspect(s) and a motive in this case. If anyone has any…

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Midday Double Shooting Under Investigation Near Prince George's County HS (DEVELOPING) Midday Double Shooting Under Investigation Near Prince George's County HS (DEVELOPING)
Midday Double Shooting Under Investigation Near Prince George's County HS (Developing) Two people were shot in Prince George’s County on Tuesday afternoon in an incident that remains under investigation by the police department. At approximately 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, a spokesperson for the Prince George’s County Police Department responded to the 2300 block of Brooks Drive to investigate a reported shooting in Suitland. Investigators say that upon arrival at the scene, they found a woman in the hallway of an apartment building suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Shortly thereafter, officers located a second male victim in the 5200 block of Silver Hill Road ne…

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Teen Girl Killed In Crash Near Upper Marlboro High School: Police Teen Girl Killed In Crash Near Upper Marlboro High School: Police
Teen Girl Killed In Crash Near Upper Marlboro High School: Police An 18-year-old girl has died after a violent crash near a Prince George's County high school, authorities say. The crash reportedly occurred just before 9 a.m., Tuesday, March 7 in the northbound lanes of Ritchie Highway near Dunsmore Terrace in Upper Marlboro, reports confirm. Prelim: At approx 9:00 am, officers responded to the area for a single-vehicle collision. The decedent, a teenage female, was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver, a teenage male, was taken to a hospital in stable condition. — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) March 7, 2023 Investigation revealed that an 18-year-old boy …

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Brother Convicted Of Killing Sister, 6, Young Cousins In Prince George's County: Report Brother Convicted Of Killing Sister, 6, Young Cousins In Prince George's County: Report
Brother Convicted Of Killing Sister, 6, Young Cousins In Prince George's County: Report A Maryland man has been convicted on multiple counts of murder for stabbing his young sisters and cousins to death in Prince George’s County, according to an NBC Washington report. In August 2017, Antonio Shark Williams, then 25, was tasked by his mother with watching his 6-year-old sister, Nadira Withers, and New Jersey cousins Ajayah Decree, 6, and Ariana Decree, 9, in the 6400 block of Brooke Jane Drive in Clinton, but when she returned home, they were found in bed with stab wounds, police said. Nadira WithersGoFundMe The girls were pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. …

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Man Found Dying On Maryland Street Man Found Dying On Maryland Street
Man Found Dying On Maryland Street A man is dead after being shot in Prince George's County overnight, authorities say. Officers located the man in the roadway suffering from gunshot wounds in the 1200 block of Abel Avenue around 7:10 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, according to Prince George's County police. FATAL SHOOTING: Officers responded to the 1200 blk of Abel Ave at approx. 7:10 pm for a shooting. Once on scene, they located an adult male in the roadway suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead a short time later. pic.twitter.com/LxqfbSBFog — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) December 7, 2022 …

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Murder Suspect At Large In Maryland After Fatal Shooting, Police Say Murder Suspect At Large In Maryland After Fatal Shooting, Police Say
Murder Suspect At Large In Maryland After Fatal Shooting, Police Say A shooting suspect is on the loose after a fatal shooting in Prince George's County, police said. Members of the Prince George's County Police Department were dispatched at approximately 8:40 p.m. to the 2500 block of Iverson Street in Temple Hills where there was a reported shooting in the area. Police said that upon arrival, officers located a man in a car who had been shot multiple times. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are on the scene of a fatal shooting that occurred in the 2500 block of Iverson Street in Temple Hills. pic.twitter.com/6HUfhQRDKS — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNew…

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Juvenile Girl Killed In Maryland Shooting: Police Juvenile Girl Killed In Maryland Shooting: Police
Juvenile Girl Killed In Maryland Shooting: Police The fatal shooting of a minor in Maryland is under investigation, according to police. Officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department responded to the scene of a shooting in the 3400 block of Curtis Drive on Sunday, Aug. 28, officials said. Upon arrival, police say that officers located a juvenile girl outside the scene who had been shot multiple times. The girl was taken to an area hospital where she was later pronounced dead. “At this time, we do not believe this was a random incident,” police posted online. "Those involved likely knew of each other.” At this time, we…

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