Driver Fatally Shot by Police After Attempting to Flee Traffic Stop
23rd Ave & East-West Hwy
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Summary
- A traffic stop in Hyattsville, Maryland, resulted in a fatal officer-involved shooting when a driver attempted to flee with an officer partially inside the vehicle.
- The driver was shot by a second officer and pronounced dead at the scene. Both officers were injured and hospitalized.
- The incident is under investigation, and road closures are in effect.
Timeline
The incident is under investigation, with road closures reported between Ager Road and East-West Highway as authorities continue to review what happened.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Both officers sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital.
A second officer then fired their weapon, striking the driver. The vehicle continued moving a short distance before crashing into a nearby pole.
During the stop, the driver re-entered the vehicle and attempted to flee while an officer was partially inside, according to the Prince George's County Police Department.
When a second officer arrived, the driver was asked to step out of the vehicle while one officer stayed with them and the other began searching the car, according to reports sourced from Samdesk.
Around 8:40 PM, an officer conducted a traffic stop at 23rd Avenue and East-West Highway.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 23rd Ave & East-West Hwy.
According to an unconfimed report from Samdesk, police are responding to a shooting involving an officer.
According to a Citizen user, there is a heavy police presence in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
The incident is under investigation, with road closures reported between Ager Road and East-West Highway as authorities continue to review what happened.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Both officers sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital.
A second officer then fired their weapon, striking the driver. The vehicle continued moving a short distance before crashing into a nearby pole.
During the stop, the driver re-entered the vehicle and attempted to flee while an officer was partially inside, according to the Prince George's County Police Department.
When a second officer arrived, the driver was asked to step out of the vehicle while one officer stayed with them and the other began searching the car, according to reports sourced from Samdesk.
Around 8:40 PM, an officer conducted a traffic stop at 23rd Avenue and East-West Highway.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 23rd Ave & East-West Hwy.
According to an unconfimed report from Samdesk, police are responding to a shooting involving an officer.
According to a Citizen user, there is a heavy police presence in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
The incident is under investigation, with road closures reported between Ager Road and East-West Highway as authorities continue to review what happened.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Both officers sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital.
A second officer then fired their weapon, striking the driver. The vehicle continued moving a short distance before crashing into a nearby pole.
During the stop, the driver re-entered the vehicle and attempted to flee while an officer was partially inside, according to the Prince George's County Police Department.
When a second officer arrived, the driver was asked to step out of the vehicle while one officer stayed with them and the other began searching the car, according to reports sourced from Samdesk.
Around 8:40 PM, an officer conducted a traffic stop at 23rd Avenue and East-West Highway.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 23rd Ave & East-West Hwy.
According to an unconfimed report from Samdesk, police are responding to a shooting involving an officer.
According to a Citizen user, there is a heavy police presence in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
The incident is under investigation, with road closures reported between Ager Road and East-West Highway as authorities continue to review what happened.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Both officers sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital.
A second officer then fired their weapon, striking the driver. The vehicle continued moving a short distance before crashing into a nearby pole.
During the stop, the driver re-entered the vehicle and attempted to flee while an officer was partially inside, according to the Prince George's County Police Department.
When a second officer arrived, the driver was asked to step out of the vehicle while one officer stayed with them and the other began searching the car, according to reports sourced from Samdesk.
Around 8:40 PM, an officer conducted a traffic stop at 23rd Avenue and East-West Highway.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 23rd Ave & East-West Hwy.
According to an unconfimed report from Samdesk, police are responding to a shooting involving an officer.
According to a Citizen user, there is a heavy police presence in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
The incident is under investigation, with road closures reported between Ager Road and East-West Highway as authorities continue to review what happened.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Both officers sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital.
A second officer then fired their weapon, striking the driver. The vehicle continued moving a short distance before crashing into a nearby pole.
During the stop, the driver re-entered the vehicle and attempted to flee while an officer was partially inside, according to the Prince George's County Police Department.
When a second officer arrived, the driver was asked to step out of the vehicle while one officer stayed with them and the other began searching the car, according to reports sourced from Samdesk.
Around 8:40 PM, an officer conducted a traffic stop at 23rd Avenue and East-West Highway.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 23rd Ave & East-West Hwy.
According to an unconfimed report from Samdesk, police are responding to a shooting involving an officer.
According to a Citizen user, there is a heavy police presence in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
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Y’all are asking do anyone knows what’s going on, it’s literally in the description.. 😩😩 reading is fundamental
When they posted it was made available it was a shooting yet. Reading is fundamental
How the heck did the officer get half way inside the vehicle? Did he try to jump in while the man was driving off? That is just asinine.
Fafo
I hope the two injured officers get to go home soon.
Y’all are asking do anyone knows what’s going on, it’s literally in the description.. 😩😩 reading is fundamental
When they posted it was made available it was a shooting yet. Reading is fundamental
How the heck did the officer get half way inside the vehicle? Did he try to jump in while the man was driving off? That is just asinine.
Fafo
I hope the two injured officers get to go home soon.
Y’all are asking do anyone knows what’s going on, it’s literally in the description.. 😩😩 reading is fundamental
When they posted it was made available it was a shooting yet. Reading is fundamental
How the heck did the officer get half way inside the vehicle? Did he try to jump in while the man was driving off? That is just asinine.
Fafo
I hope the two injured officers get to go home soon.
Y’all are asking do anyone knows what’s going on, it’s literally in the description.. 😩😩 reading is fundamental
When they posted it was made available it was a shooting yet. Reading is fundamental
How the heck did the officer get half way inside the vehicle? Did he try to jump in while the man was driving off? That is just asinine.
Fafo
I hope the two injured officers get to go home soon.
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Y’all are asking do anyone knows what’s going on, it’s literally in the description.. 😩😩 reading is fundamental
When they posted it was made available it was a shooting yet. Reading is fundamental
How the heck did the officer get half way inside the vehicle? Did he try to jump in while the man was driving off? That is just asinine.
Fafo
I hope the two injured officers get to go home soon.