HYATTSVILLE, MD. (WJZ) — Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Prince George’s County Sunday night.
It happened on New Hampshire Avenue near University Boulevard East.
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READ MORE: Baltimore City Schools To Offer Weekly COVID-19 Testing For Students, StaffManagement had reportedly banned the man from the store in the past. The officer said the man walked toward him and pulled out a knife, so the officer pulled out a gun and fired.
There are no injuries to the officer, but the suspect is in serious condition after being shot.
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