Fatal Shooting Occurs Outside Maryland High School Vigil for Car Crash Victims

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13/07/2024 21h59

In a tragic turn of events, a man has been killed and a woman injured in a shooting outside Wise High School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The incident took place on Friday night following a vigil held for three former students who lost their lives in a car crash just a week prior.

According to Prince George's County police, the shooting occurred around 10 p.m. The man, whose identity has not been released, was pronounced dead after being rushed to a nearby hospital. The injured woman, whose injuries are non-life-threatening, is currently in a conscious state.

Captain Sonny Batth, the acting commander of the police department's major crimes division, revealed that officers had returned to the scene due to the sound of gunshots following the vigil inside the school's auditorium. Initially present to assist with traffic control, police had left when most of the parking lot had cleared.

Batth explained, "They were leaving down the street when they heard gunshots and they quickly turned around, they came back to the scene. They were flagged down by citizens who were actually performing lifesaving measures on the female adult victim."

Law enforcement officials recovered a weapon at the scene, but no information regarding the suspect(s) or motive is currently available.

The vigil itself was a solemn gathering in the school's gymnasium, attended by numerous members of the Prince George's County community. Friends and loved ones paid tribute to the lives of Khyree Jackson, Isaiah "Zay" Hazel, and Anthony "AJ" Lytton, Jr. The three young men tragically lost their lives when their vehicle was hit on Route 4/Pennsylvania Avenue at Presidential Parkway on July 6.

As investigations into the car crash continue, where alcohol is suspected to have played a role, no charges have been filed against other drivers involved. County States Attorney Aisha Braveboy addressed the grieving families, urging them to have patience and assuring them of the pursuit of justice. She stated, "With your patience and your belief in us, we will continue to seek the truth."

Details about the shooting remain scarce, leaving the community in shock and mourning. Authorities are actively working to gather more information and apprehend the suspect(s) involved. As this is a developing story, WTOP advises readers to stay updated for the latest developments.

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