HYATTSVILLE, Md. — A man was killed in a shooting the food court area of the Mall at Prince George's Thursday afternoon.
Police said the shooting happened around 4 p.m., and the man was pronounced dead inside the mall, located on East-West Highway.
Please see the attached press release from the City of Hyattsville Police Department with details about today's shooting death at the Mall at Prince George's. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the Prince George’s County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/YCLw6xszUG
— Hyattsville Police Department (@HyattsvillePD) August 19, 2022
HPD is responding to a report of shots fired at the Mall at Prince George's. Please avoid the area. More info as it becomes available.
— Hyattsville Police Department (@HyattsvillePD) August 18, 2022
Shortly before 5 p.m., police said it is not an active threat and the scene is secure.
Hyattsville Police confirm a shooting death at the Mall at Prince George’s around 4:00 p.m. The victim was a man who was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers do not believe this was a random act. The mall and surrounding areas are secure.
— Hyattsville Police Department (@HyattsvillePD) August 18, 2022
Police said they don't believe it was a random act.
Officers told people to avoid the mall.
Police said the suspected shooters took off and have not been arrested.
