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Man Found Fatally Shot Inside a Capitol Heights Home Early Saturday, Prince George's County Police Say

Prince George's County homicide detectives are investigating after officers responding to a shooting call at about 4:35 a.m. Saturday found a man fatally wounded inside a home in the unit block of Quire Avenue in Capitol Heights.

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Man Found Fatally Shot Inside a Capitol Heights Home Early Saturday, Prince George's County Police Say (Washington Sentinel News)

A man is dead following an early morning shooting inside a residence in Capitol Heights, FOX 5 DC reported. Officers responded to the unit block of Quire Avenue at approximately 4:35 a.m. on Saturday for a report of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they located an adult male inside the residence suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene, FOX 5 DC reported. Authorities have not released the man's name, pending official identification and notification of his next of kin.

Homicide detectives with the Prince George's County Police Department are working to establish a motive and identify anyone involved. Investigators have not shared suspect descriptions, announced any arrests, or detailed what led up to the gunfire. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call Homicide Unit detectives at 301-516-2512.

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