Police: Woman’s body found in Springdale, identity unknown

WASHINGTON — The discovery of a woman’s body in Springdale, Maryland early Saturday has Prince George’s County police wondering who she was and why someone would shoot her.

Police were called to Yellowwood Lane near Foxglove Way, a residential intersection just down the street from Flowers High School around 2:40 a.m. They found the victim, who had been shot in the upper body.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

Police ask anyone with information to call 866-411-8477; text “PGPD” and the message to 274627; or submit a tip on the Prince George’s County crime solvers website.

 

John Domen

John has been with WTOP since 2016 but has spent most of his life living and working in the DMV, covering nearly every kind of story imaginable around the region. He’s twice been named Best Reporter by the Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association. 

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