CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. — A person was injured Wednesday during a possible road rage shooting that happened in Capitol Heights, Maryland, according to investigators with the Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD).
Deputies responded to the shooting call around 2:40 p.m. in the 6200 block of Halstead Avenue with reports of shots fired in the area that came into dispatch, according to the police report.
Officers who responded to the scene found one male victim inside his vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound, according to the police department. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is currently being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, added PGPD.
County police said the shooting occurred after an apparent traffic altercation between the victim and suspect. The name of the shooting victim has not been released, according to police.
Readers who have any information regarding the shooting should contact PGPD at 301-772-4740.
WUSA9 will continue to provide updates on this story as more information comes into our newsroom from officials.
