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Police: Man Shoots Brother In Capitol Heights

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. (AP) -- Prince George's County police say a man has been hospitalized after being shot by his brother in Capitol Heights.

Police say they were called to the 900-block of Karen Boulevard, near the Walker Mill Middle School, about 9:30 p.m. Monday for a report of a shooting. Officers found a man suffering from a gunshot injury to his midsection.

The victim was taken to a hospital with life threatening injuries.

Authorities say the victim's brother is in police custody.

Police have not released the name of the victim or his brother.

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