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One Airlifted To Hospital After Shooting Near Maryland Schools: Police (DEVELOPING) One Airlifted To Hospital After Shooting Near Maryland Schools: Police (DEVELOPING)
One Airlifted To Hospital After Shooting Near Maryland Schools: Police (Developing) One person had to be airlifted to the hospital after a shooting in Maryland led to lockdowns at several Prince George's County schools. On Monday afternoon, officials confirmed that a person was shot in Greenbelt, prompting a temporary lockdown at Greenbelt Middle and Elementary School, as well as the Dora Kennedy French Immersion School.  The lockdown was announced at around 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27 in the 6200 block of Spring Hill Court, according to police, who made note that the shooting was not at any of the schools, and the lockdowns were called as a precaution. Confirmed one vi…

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Murder Charges For Two Accused Of Gunning Down 22-Year-Old Maryland Man: Police Murder Charges For Two Accused Of Gunning Down 22-Year-Old Maryland Man: Police
Murder Charges For Two Accused Of Gunning Down 22-Year-Old Maryland Man: Police Two men have been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Alan Garnica in Montgomery County earlier this month. More than a week after a fatal double shooting that left a teen with critical injuries, the Montgomery County Department of Police announced that Kenes Yair Guevara, 19, and Osman Antonio Maldonado, 20, have been arrested and charged with the Montgomery Village murder, authorities announced on Wednesday. MCPD is on scene of a shooting in the 18300 block of Lost Knife Cir. More information will be released as it becomes available. #MCPNews #MCPD pic.twitter.…

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'Armed And Dangerous:' Restaurant Shooter At Large In Maryland, Cops Say 'Armed And Dangerous:' Restaurant Shooter At Large In Maryland, Cops Say
'Armed And Dangerous:' Restaurant Shooter At Large In Maryland, Cops Say Recognize him?  The Montgomery County Department of Police are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to track down a wanted man who allegedly shot and killed a person outside a popular restaurant earlier this month. Investigators have released photos of Markus Tyrelle Dowdy, 33, who they believe may have been involved in the the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Silver Spring resident Marvin Jefferson at the America's Best Wings restaurant.  The shooting was reported in the 11200 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Colesville on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the White Oak Shopping Plaza. The…

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Man Awaiting Homicide Trial In DC Arrested For Shootings In Maryland: Police Man Awaiting Homicide Trial In DC Arrested For Shootings In Maryland: Police
Man Awaiting Homicide Trial In DC Arrested For Shootings In Maryland: Police Gerald Andre Thomas just can't seem to stay out of trouble with the law.  The 20-year-old Thomas, who was on release awaiting trial for a homicide in Washington, DC, is facing a host of new felonies after a pair of shootings in Prince George's County earlier this week. At around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday night, officers from the Bowie Police Department were called to investigate a reported shooting in the 3000 block of Twisting Lane where several bullets were fired into a home that had several people inside, including a 4-month-old child and a 74-year-old. Investigators said that at the scen…

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Three Shot Leaving Prince George's County Funeral While Riding In Van, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Three Shot Leaving Prince George's County Funeral While Riding In Van, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Three Shot Leaving Prince George's County Funeral While Riding In Van, Police Say (Developing) A day of mourning turned tragic for a family after a shooting outside a Maryland cemetery on Friday afternoon. Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to a stretch of Sheriff Road in Landover at around 2 p.m. on Friday, not far from the National Harmony Memorial Park cemetery.  Police say that three adults were shot while driving in a van that was leaving a funeral. They were all treated and evaluated for injuries considered not to be life-threatening. The search for the shooting suspect is ongoing. While officers canvas the area, Sheriff Road is closed …

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Police ID Man Killed In Double Shooting That Left Teen With Critical Injuries In Maryland Police ID Man Killed In Double Shooting That Left Teen With Critical Injuries In Maryland
Police ID Man Killed In Double Shooting That Left Teen With Critical Injuries In Maryland One person is dead and an 18-year-old is hospitalized in critical condition following a shooting on Friday that remains under investigation in Montgomery County. Police investigators confirmed that Gaithersburg resident Alan Garnica, 22, died in the reported shooting in the 18300 block of Lost Knife Circle on Friday, Nov. 10 in Montgomery Village. MCPD is on scene of a shooting in the 18300 block of Lost Knife Cir. More information will be released as it becomes available. #MCPNews #MCPD pic.twitter.com/s5I6wGB3bz — Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) November 10, 2023 Sh…

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Police ID Man Killed In Prince George's County Shooting Overnight (UPDATED) Police ID Man Killed In Prince George's County Shooting Overnight (UPDATED)
Police ID Man Killed In Prince George's County Shooting Overnight (Updated) A death investigation has been launched in Prince George's County after an overnight shooting that left one person dead and another hospitalized.  Police say that at around 9:40 p.m. on Wednesday night, officers responded to the 6300 block of Auth Road in Camp Springs, where they found 24-year-old local resident Anthony Day Roberts - who was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders - and a second man who sustained life-threatening injuries. Investigators from the Prince George's County Police Department are now working to identify a suspect and motive for the fatal shooting, th…

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Maryland Man's Death Ruled Homicide Years After Fatal Shooting In DC Maryland Man's Death Ruled Homicide Years After Fatal Shooting In DC
Maryland Man's Death Ruled Homicide Years After Fatal Shooting In DC A death investigation has been launched by the Metropolitan Police Department months after a Maryland man died from his injuries from a shooting in Southeast DC in 2021. Camp Springs resident Tekoar Jennette, 47, has been identified by police as the person killed in a June 2021 shooting following an autopsy by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Maryland, which determined his cause of death was due to a gunshot wound and the manner was ruled a homicide. Shortly after 6 a.m. on Sunday, June 13, 2021, officers were called to the 4700 block of Benning Road SE, where there was a report …

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One Dead, Two Hospitalized In Triple Maryland Shooting, Police Say (DEVELOPING) One Dead, Two Hospitalized In Triple Maryland Shooting, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
One Dead, Two Hospitalized In Triple Maryland Shooting, Police Say (Developing) One person was killed and two others injured in a triple shooting in Montgomery County late on Monday night. At around 11 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called to the 14300 block of Fairdale Road in Silver Spring, where there was a reported shooting, authorities say. MCPD responded to a shooting in the 14300 block of Fairdale Rd. One victim has been shot. One suspect is in custody. More information will be released as it becomes available.#MCPNews #MCPD pic.twitter.com/xH6Glza2pG — Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) …

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Maryland Man Accused Of Premeditated Double Murder, Assault In Southeast DC Maryland Man Accused Of Premeditated Double Murder, Assault In Southeast DC
Maryland Man Accused Of Premeditated Double Murder, Assault In Southeast DC Federal officials say that a Maryland man is behind bars for a double murder and shooting of a third victim in Southeast DC last year. Bowie resident Amarii Fontanelle, 20, is facing multiple counts of murder and other offenses after being indicted for the October 2022 killings of Reginald Cooper, Jr., and Davonte Berkley. Fontanelle was indicted this week by a grand jury in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia after he led his victims to their deaths, US Attorney Matthew Graves announced on Friday. According to the indictment, on Oct. 17, 2022, Cooper and Berkley, both 19, drove…

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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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