PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — In a case that spans multiple jurisdictions and police departments, a man and two dogs are dead after a suspect attempted multiple carjackings between Maryland and D.C. on Sunday.
The Prince George's County Police Department responded to Addison Road in Rolling Ridge around 12:12 p.m. for a report of a carjacking. Officers say the suspect then fled to the 8400 block of Central Avenue and attempted to carjack a man that according to witnesses was a customer in the McDonald's drive-thru. Prince George's County police initially identified the victim as a woman. The driver tried to flee the scene and the suspect fired several gunshots, killing the victim, according to officials.
The suspect immediately carjacked a woman in the 8400 block of Central Ave and fled the scene, police say. Inside her car were three dogs and the suspect shot and killed two of the dogs in the car, according to officials. The third dog is safe and was located in the District according to Prince George's County Police.
"It's extremely rare to come across an individual who has such a disregard for life," said Acting Deputy Chief Zachary O'Lare of the Prince George's County Police Department.
Following the two incidents outside the McDonald's, the alleged carjacker fled towards the District.
Capitol Heights Police made a pursuit into D.C. where the car eventually stopped at 52nd and Sheriff Road. The suspect then allegedly attempted to carjack a fourth victim according to investigators.
Capitol Heights Police Chief Darryl Morgan said his officers opened fire in the District.
"My officer did engage, with the suspect in D.C. on Sheriff Road, and they did engage in a gunfight with the subject," Morgan said during a news briefing. "Fortunately, neither suspects were struck."
The investigation of the shooting between the officer and the suspect will be handled by the Metropolitan Police Department, officials say.
D.C. Police officers made the arrest.
"What I can say, is that I am thankful to let the community know that the suspect is in custody, but what I don't want is that to overshadow the damage that he has done to our community," Acting Chief O'Lare added.
Police say the man will be facing charges in the District and also in Prince George's County where he will eventually be extradited for the harsher criminal charges.
The name of the alleged carjacker has not been released. This is an ongoing investigation.