Man found dead in car after Prince George’s Co. shooting

A man was found dead in a car in Mount Rainier, Maryland, following an early morning shooting, Prince George’s County police said Monday.

Officers responded to a call of a shooting around 5:15 a.m. in the 3300 block of Chauncey Place.

They were advised that the shooting actually took place at 16th Ave. and Chillum Road.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A map of the area where the man was found is below.

Will Vitka

William Vitka is a Digital Writer/Editor for WTOP.com. He's been in the news industry for over a decade. Before joining WTOP, he worked for CBS News, Stuff Magazine, The New York Post and wrote a variety of books—about a dozen of them, with more to come.

Federal News Network Logo
Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you.

Sign up