One of the two Maryland firefighters who were shot Friday night in Temple Hills, Maryland, after responding to a call, has died of his injuries, Prince George's County officials confirmed Friday night.
The other firefighter remains in critical condition. One civilian was also shot, but the injuries are not serious, officials from the police and
fire departments said at a press conference Friday.
A suspect is in custody and talking with police, officials said.
The incident began when Prince George’s County fire and police departments were called by a concerned citizen at approximately 7:30 p.m. for a welfare check on an individual with a unspecified medical condition, officials said at a press conference Friday evening.
When firefighters arrived at the home in question, the resident was not responsive to the firefighters knocking on the door, so the decision was made to gain entry to the home, officials said.
Once entry was made to the home, the individual inside that they were checking on fired upon the two firefighters and the person that phoned in the welfare check, officials said. All three were injured.
Officials said several rounds were fired by the individual in the home. No shots were fired by any law enforcement on scene.
The identity of the suspect has not yet been released.
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