Crime & Safety
Bowie Resident Killed In Shopping Center Shooting: Police
A Bowie resident was fatally shot last week at a Glenarden shopping center, police said. The victim was 29 years old, officers added.
GLENARDEN, MD — Police identified the deceased victim of last Thursday's Glenarden shopping center shooting as 29-year-old Rien Green of Bowie. Officers added that two other victims were also shot. The incident happened around 10:30 outside the Silver Diner in the Woodmore Towne Centre, the Associated Press reported.
Medics took all three victims to an unnamed hospital where Green died soon after, a press release noted. Doctors released one victim who they expect to survive, the write-up informed. The third victim is in critical condition, police stated.
Investigators don't think this was a random crime. Detectives said they are still searching for a motive and potential suspect(s). The Prince George's County Police Department handles all homicides in the City of Glenarden.
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PGPD asked anybody with information to call 301-516-2512. Tipsters can stay anonymous by dialing 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), visiting pgcrimesolvers.com or using the “P3 Tips” mobile application. The case number is 21-0028384.
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