Man shot and killed in Capitol Heights

A man is dead after being shot in Capitol Heights, Maryland, early Sunday morning, police say.

Prince George’s County Police found a man who had been shot in the 8500 block of Ashwood Drive at 3 a.m.



He was taken to the hospital where he died.

Police are investigating why the man was shot and who did it.

Here’s a map of where the shooting happened.

Police are asking anyone with information, to call them at 1-866-411-TIPS.

Andrew Alsbrooks

Andrew Alsbrooks is an Associate Producer at WTOP. Prior to joining WTOP, Andrew worked for NBC Washington and he currently works at NBC Sports Washington from time to time. Finding the “why” in every story is what drives him to put his best foot forward on any topic that faces him.

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