Crime
1 dead after shooting near AppleBees restaurant in Largo
Prince George’s County police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred near the Taco Bell and Applebee’s restaurants in the Largo Town Center area on Friday afternoon.
The incident took place at approximately 1:10 PM in the 1000 block of Largo Center Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man with a gunshot wound in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have closed off the area surrounding the restaurants, shutting down roads along Medical Center Drive.
While the investigation is ongoing, police believe the shooting was not a random act. However, no suspects or motives have been identified at this time.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact PG Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.