2 people shot near Suitland High School

Double shooting in Suitland leaves 2 injured

FOX 5's Sierra Fox says Prince George's County police spent hours trying to solve a double shooting that took place near Suitland High School Tuesday, but two big questions still remain: Who's the shooter and why did they do this?

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - A woman is fighting for her life and a man is recovering in the hospital after both were shot near Suitland High School Tuesday afternoon, according to police.

The Prince George's County Police Department said they received a call reporting the shooting at the Sussex Square Apartments along the 2300 block of Brooks Drive just before 4:00 p.m.

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The man who was shot, police said, ran to Suitland High School for help. He was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The woman has been hospitalized with serious life-threatening injuries, according to police.

2 shot near Suitland High School

Two people are in the hospital after a double shooting in a residential area near Suitland High School Tuesday afternoon. FOX 5's Sierra Fox reports with the latest from police.

At this time, it's unclear why the shooting occurred and if any suspects have been identified. The investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story. Check back with FOX 5 for updates.

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