2 hospitalized, 1 arrested after carjacking, shooting spree in Prince George's County
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Key Points:
- A shooting spree in northern Prince George's County, Maryland, on Friday afternoon injured two people, one critically, and involved multiple locations including Pierce Avenue, 67th Avenue, Patterson Street, and Kenilworth Avenue.
- The incident began around 2:30 p.m. with reports of a man with a gun, followed by a car accident where a driver opened fire randomly, hitting one man and narrowly missing others.
- A woman was shot at and carjacked, leading to a pursuit by an off-duty Prince George's County officer and U.S. Park Police, who eventually apprehended the shooter after a confrontation on Edmonston Road.
- Authorities confirmed no suspects remain at large and are continuing their investigation with assistance from Greenbelt Police, who also implemented safety measures including delayed school dismissals as a precaution.
- Residents are advised to avoid the area and follow police instructions while the investigation is ongoing.