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Man found shot inside vehicle after crash in Fort Washington

The crash happened on the 200 block of Taurus Drive around 2 a.m., police say.

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Police arrested a suspect involved in the death of a man who was found with a gunshot wound following a single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning, Prince George's County Police Department said.

The crash happened in the 200 block of Taurus Drive around 2 a.m., police said.

Police said the shooting victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment where he was pronounced dead.

Police believe the victim is familiar with the neighborhood. At this time, the relationship between the suspect and the victim is unknown.

PGPD detectives are investigating the incident as a homicide. They say the shooting does not appear to be random. They also said there is no immediate threat to residents in the neighborhood or community.

Police are at the scene working to identify a motive in the case.

"Out of an abundance of caution we please ask that people avoid the area. We do have some street closures, just give our officers and our detective space to work and continue to keep this crime scene secure," Cpl Nicolas Clayton said.

At this time, there is little to no detail on how the man was shot nor when he was shot.

Police ask anyone with information on this investigation to call Prince George's County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

    

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