Crime & Safety
Pr. George's Deputy Shoots Armed Man in Riverdale Home
The shooting happened during a delivery of a peace order around 7 p.m. just east of Riverdale Park.
A Prince George's County sheriff's deputy was involved in a shooting in the 6300 block of 63rd Avenue just east of Riverdale Park, according to a WTOP report.
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The shooting happened around 7 p.m. Wednesday while a protective order was being served, according to the report.
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ABC7 News is reporting that the deputy was invited into the home, but ending up shooting a man in the home, after the man allegedly showed a weapon.
The man was pronounced dead shortly after at the hospital.
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