WASHINGTON — One man was killed in a double shooting in Chillum, Maryland early Sunday.
Police in Prince George’s County say the shooting happened in the 6800 block of Riggs Road at around 3 a.m., where the two men were found wounded.
They were taken to the hospital, but one of the men died from his injuries. Police identified the victim on Monday as 25-year-old Gamaliel Nerio Rico, of Bladensburg.
The other shooting victim is in critical condition.
Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random act. Detectives are working to identify a motive and suspect, or suspects, in this case.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or submit a tip online.
Below is a map of where the shooting occurred.
