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Tow truck driver killed in possible road rage shooting in Prince George's County

Tow truck driver killed in possible road rage shooting in Prince George's County
Posted at 7:08 PM, Mar 21, 2022
and last updated 2023-02-24 09:39:15-05

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — A tow truck driver was shot and killed Saturday evening as a result of a road rage incident in Prince George's County, police said.

Officers responded to the shooting shortly before 6 p.m. on U.S. Route 50 at Veterans Parkway.

Police said the tow truck driver, identified as 29-year-old Delonte Hicks from Washington, D.C., got into an argument with another driver. Police said the other driver fired into Hicks' car striking him.

Hicks was taken to the hospital where he died.

Police said they don't believe Hicks and the shooter knew each other.

The identity of the shooter is unknown but police have released these photos hoping someone can help identify him and the car.

Tow truck driver killed in possible road rage shooting in Prince George's County

Route 50 was closed for several hours following the shooting.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the College Park Barrack at 301-345-3101.