Man killed, child injured in Potomac High School shooting in Maryland – NBC4 Washington

Lina Portman3 weeks ago

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A shooting occurred at Potomac High School in Oxon Hill, Maryland, late Saturday morning, police said.

Prince George's County police confirmed two people were shot. One of these victims died in hospital.

Officers and investigators are at Potomac HS in Oxon Hill for a shooting outside at a sporting event. There are currently 2 victims. Active search for the suspect who fled after the shooting. We will update as soon as possible when the information is confirmed.

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The shooting took place during a youth soccer tournament, held to raise awareness about brain cancer, according to an Instagram post announcing the event.

One of the victims, an adult man, was found in the stands with a gunshot wound. That man was taken to hospital, where he later died.

The other victim is a child whose age has not been communicated. That child was also taken to the hospital, but his injuries were not life-threatening, according to Prince George's County police.

Police are searching for the suspected shooter, who fled the scene after the shooting.

The reason for the shooting is not yet clear.

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