Independent Investigations Division Investigating Fatal Police-Involved Shooting

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Filed March 27th, 2026

Detected March 28th, 2026

Summary

The Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting in Prince George's County. The incident occurred during a traffic stop where an officer discharged their weapon, resulting in the driver's death. The division will release names and footage within specific timeframes.

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The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has initiated an investigation into a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on March 26, 2026, in Chillum, Prince George's County. The incident involved a Prince George's County Police Department officer who discharged their service weapon during a traffic stop, leading to the driver's death after the vehicle crashed. Both involved officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Members of the public with information or relevant video footage are urged to contact the IID. The division plans to release the names of the decedent and involved officers within two business days and body-worn/dash camera footage within 20 business days, subject to potential extensions based on investigative needs and protocol. This investigation falls under the IID's mandate to independently investigate incidents involving police use of force resulting in death or serious injury.

What to do next

Contact the IID with any information or video evidence related to the incident.
Monitor OAG releases for names of involved parties and footage.
Ensure internal policies are aligned with law enforcement oversight protocols.

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Independent Investigations Division Investigating a Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Prince George’s County

Published: 3/27/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contacts [email protected]
410-576-7009

BALTIMORE, MD – The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Chillum, Prince George’s County, Maryland.

The preliminary investigation revealed that on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at approximately 8:40 p.m., an officer with the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) conducted a traffic stop near 23 rd Avenue and East-West Highway. The officer called for backup and a second PGPD officer responded. During the traffic stop, the driver was directed to exit the vehicle and sit on a nearby curb. As an officer searched the vehicle, the driver reentered the car. The driver began to drive while the officer was inside the car. The officer fired his service weapon, striking the driver of the car. The car crashed into a utility pole.

Emergency medical services (EMS) arrived on the scene and transported the driver of the vehicle to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Both officers were transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening-injuries. The officer who fired his service weapon was equipped with a body-worn camera. The backup officer was equipped with a body-worn camera, and his vehicle was outfitted with a dash camera.

Anyone with information about this incident, including cell phone or private surveillance video, is asked to contact the IID at (410) 576–7070 or by email at [email protected].

The IID will generally release the name of the decedent and any involved officers within two business days of the incident, although that period may be extended, if necessary, pursuant to IID protocol.

The IID will generally release body-worn and/or dash camera footage within 20 business days of an incident. There may be situations where more than 20 days is necessary, including if investigators need more time to complete witness interviews, if there are technical delays caused by the need to shield the identities of civilian witnesses, or to allow family members to view the video before it is released to the public.

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