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Man Fatally Shot In Area Of Md. Elementary School

NEW CARROLLTON, Md. (AP) -- Authorities say they are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in the area of a New Carrollton elementary school.

Prince George's County police say they were called to Carrollton Elementary School in the 8300-block of Quintana Street about 8:45 p.m. Tuesday for the sound of gunshots. Police say officers at the scene learned that a man had been taken to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Police said they were trying to determine the exact location of the shooting.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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