2 hospitalized after shooting near Suitland High School

Two people have been hospitalized after a Tuesday afternoon shooting in Prince George’s County, Maryland, blocks away from Suitland High School.

The incident occurred just before 4 p.m. on Brooks Drive near Pennsylvania Avenue in Suitland, police said.

A man and a woman were shot, but no students were injured.



The man ran into Suitland High School for help, and was later taken to a hospital. He’s expected to be OK.

The woman was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Nobody at the school was involved in the shooting, police said.

No arrests have been made, and there aren’t any suspects.

Below is a map of where the incident occurred.

Brooks Drive near Pennsylvania Avenue (Screenshot via Google Maps)
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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