District Heights

Teen girl dead after double shooting inside District Heights home

May 11, 2023 5:46pm EDT

Police have identified the young girl who was shot and killed inside a District Heights home Wednesday night as 17-year-old Nia Johnson.

Man killed in District Heights shooting

May 1, 2023 6:56am EDT

A man is dead after an early morning shooting in Prince George's County.

District Heights family reunited with stolen dog Canela

March 21, 2023 12:34am EDT

A dog stolen from the front porch of a District Heights home has been reunited with its owner, according to Prince George’s County Police.

Man dies in early morning shooting in District Heights

March 20, 2023 8:53am EDT

A man is dead after an early morning shooting in Prince George's County.

District Heights dognapper caught on camera

March 16, 2023 10:21am EDT

A dognapper who was captured on a doorbell camera in District Heights is still out there.

17-year-old shot, killed in District Heights

February 24, 2023 3:35pm EST

An investigation is underway after a 17-year-old was shot and killed in Prince George's County on Thursday night, according to police.

Heightened police presence at Suitland High School after student shot

December 9, 2022 8:51am EST

Authorities say there will be a heightened police presence at Suitland High School over the next several days as the investigation into the shooting of a 14-year-old student on school grounds continues.

Suitland High School student shot on school grounds; 14-year-old arrested

December 8, 2022 6:49pm EST

Suitland High School is on lockdown after police say a student was shot on school grounds and a 14-year-old has been arrested.

Death investigation underway near gas station in District Heights

October 20, 2022 4:44pm EDT

Detectives in Prince George's County are investigating a homicide that occurred Thursday afternoon near a BP gas station.

Man arrested for deadly shooting at Prince George's County apartment complex

September 2, 2022 5:19pm EDT

Police arrested a suspect for a deadly shooting that happened in the District Heights area of Prince George's County.

Deadly crash has District Heights residents demanding safety changes

July 26, 2022 4:15pm EDT

Residents in a Prince George’s County community are fed up with people driving and crashing into their backyards.

Man arrested for shooting, killing 20-year-old in Prince George's County: police

July 14, 2022 4:24pm EDT

A man is in custody accused of shooting and killing a 20-year-old man in Prince George's County, according to police.

Woman killed in early morning head-on collision in District Heights

July 7, 2022 10:02am EDT

A woman is dead after a head-on collision in District Heights.

1 dead, 2 injured after early morning shooting in District Heights

June 13, 2022 8:41pm EDT

A 20-year-old man has died after an early morning shooting in District Heights, according to Prince George's County Police.

Violence in District Heights prompts early education center to close

May 6, 2022 10:33pm EDT

A Prince George’s County early education center has announced its plans to close after a wave of violent crime nearby.

Woman shot and killed in District Heights; Prince George’s County police looking for suspect

November 22, 2021 7:13pm EST

A woman was shot and killed in District Heights on Monday morning, and Prince George’s County police are still looking for a suspect.

Prince George’s County homicide number at a 14-year high

November 22, 2021 5:39pm EST

The death of a woman in District Heights on Monday marked the 119th homicide in Prince George’s County this year – making 2021 the deadliest year in the county since 2008.

Volunteers vow to keep pandemic food giveaways going in Prince George's County

April 18, 2021 10:37am EDT

Volunteers in charge of a pandemic food giveaway that started as a temporary project last year in Prince George’s County have vowed to keep that effort going and continue supporting communities most in need.