4 injured in Prince George’s Co. New Year’s Eve shooting

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Four people were shot in Prince George’s County, Maryland, on New Year’s Eve, according to police.

The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. on Central Avenue in Capitol Heights, according to Prince George’s County Police.



Many of the victims took themselves to the hospital with gunshot wounds, police said.

Police didn’t given any information of who the victims are or what caused the mass shooting.

There have not been any deaths from the shooting, police said.

No arrests have been made and police say they are continuing to investigate the situation.

Editor’s Note: This article was updated from a prior version that said seven people were shot as police have updated WTOP that four people were shot. 

This is a developing story. Check back with WTOP for the latest.

Luke Garrett

Luke Garrett is a D.C. native dedicated to journalism. He is a reporter and the creator, host and producer of the original WTOP podcast, “DMV Download.” The podcast debuted in 2022. On the show, Garrett takes a weekly look at the biggest stories and ideas in the D.C. region.

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