Child Critically Injured In Capitol Heights Shooting
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. (WJZ) -- Police in Prince George's County are on the scene of a reported shooting in Capitol Heights.
Prelim info: At approx 6:35 pm, officers responded here for a shooting. The officers located a child suffering from a gunshot wound. She was transported to a hospital with critical injuries.
— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) October 9, 2021
Officers responded to the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike just after 6:30 p.m. for a reported shooting. There, they found a child suffering from a gunshot wound. She was taken to an area hospital in critical condition.
Officials said they don't believe the child was the target. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-866-411-TIPS.
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This shooting occurred at a business. We do not believe she was the intended target. There are no other injuries. We are actively working to identify a suspect(s).
— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) October 9, 2021