A man was killed early Wednesday in Bladensburg, Md., officials said.
His name was not immediately released, pending notification of his family.
The Bladensburg Police Department said the incident happened just after midnight when officers responded to the 4300 block of 57th Avenue for a report of the sound of gunfire. When they arrived, they found a man with trauma to the upper body.
He was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police said they are trying to figure out a motive and find a suspect or suspects in this case. The Prince George’s County Police Department will lead the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call 301-772-4925.
The D.C. region has seen more than 150 homicides so far this year, according to tracking by The Washington Post. Of those deaths, 63 have been in Maryland, including 55 in Prince George's County.
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