Executive Summary
- Officers responded to a report of gunfire on Brightseat Road in Landover around 6:40 p.m. Wednesday.
- Police discovered a male victim with fatal gunshot wounds inside an apartment complex stairwell.
- Homicide detectives are actively investigating the scene to determine a motive and identify suspects.
Authorities in Prince George’s County, Maryland, have launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of a man fatally shot inside an apartment complex stairwell on Wednesday evening.
According to the Prince George’s County Police Department, officers responded to a call for service in the 2400 block of Brightseat Road in Landover at approximately 6:40 p.m. Upon arrival at the scene, law enforcement personnel located a male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds within a common stairwell. Officials confirmed that the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives remain on location to gather forensic evidence and interview potential witnesses. As of late Wednesday, police have not publicly identified a suspect or determined the sequence of events that led to the shooting.
Investigative Outlook
This homicide investigation remains in its preliminary stages as detectives work to establish a motive and identify those responsible. The Prince George’s County Police Department has requested that anyone with information regarding the incident contact Prince George’s County Crime Solvers to assist with the ongoing inquiry. At this time, no arrests have been announced.
