x
Breaking News
More () »

Police identify man shot to death in Laurel, Maryland

Police responded to the 13300 block of Edinburgh Lane on Sunday after receiving a call about a possible shooting.

LAUREL, Md. — Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department are investigating a shooting that left one man dead in Laurel.

Police responded to the 13300 block of Edinburgh Lane minutes after 4:30 p.m. on Sunday after receiving a call about a possible shooting. When officers arrived at the scene they found a man outside suffering from a gunshot wound and he was taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to officials.

Officers also found another man inside a stairwell that had trauma to the body and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have identified the man killed as 20-year-old Kidane Fletcher.

Police are asking anyone who may have information about this case to contact them at 1-866-411-TIPS. This is an ongoing investigation.  


WATCH NEXT: Police: Man arrested for intentionally driving into oncoming traffic on Dumfries Road, killing woman

WUSA9 is now on Roku and Amazon Fire TVs. Download the apps today for live newscasts and video on demand.

Download the WUSA9 app to get breaking news, weather and important stories at your fingertips.

Sign up for the Get Up DC newsletter: Your forecast. Your commute. Your news.
Sign up for the Capitol Breach email newsletter, delivering the latest breaking news and a roundup of the investigation into the Capitol Riots on January 6, 2021.

Before You Leave, Check This Out