TEMPLE HILLS, Md. (WUSA9) -- One of the two Prince George's County firefighters shot Friday night while checking on the health of a Temple Hills resident has died, county police say.
The other firefighter is undergoing surgery at Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, where he is in serious condition but stable condition, police and fire officials say. He has been identified as Kevin Swain, 19. Police say he is a volunteer firefighter from Morningside, Md.
Officials have identified the deceased firefighter as John Ulmschneider, 37, a firefighter medic and 13-year veteran of the fire department. He leaves behind a wife and a child.
Prayers for Morningside Vol FF 19yo Kevin Swain shot while on a call. RIP John Ulmschneider @wusa9 @PGFDNews #LODD pic.twitter.com/GteAXei98G
— suraechinn (@suraechinn) April 16, 2016
One suspect is in custody in connection with the shooting, which also left a civilian with minor gunshot wounds to the shoulder, according to police and fire officials.
Police and fire presence near media staging area starting to clear. Some roads now open. @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/okKnlNv8Ib
— Ellen Bryan (@EllenBryanWUSA9) April 16, 2016
The suspect turned himself in and is cooperating with investigators, police say. There are no additional suspects.
The firefighters were shot while responding to a welfare check in the 5000 block of Sharon Road in Temple Hills, according to police.
Police say a concerned neighbor called fire officials to check on the suspect, who they believed was having medical issues. When the suspect did not respond, the civilian and firefighters tried to enter the home, at which point the individual began firing at them.
Sharon Road is closed between Old Branch Avenue to Dalton Street while police investigate the situation.
Police and fire agencies from other jurisdictions have tweeted out messages of condolence for the fire department.
"We stand w/ @pgfdpio & @princegeorgesmd after a 39 firefighter was shot & killed responding to call for help tonight in Temple Hills MD
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) April 16, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers in Prince George's County.
— DC Fire Fighters L36 (@IAFF36) April 16, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Prince Georges County Fire Department @PGFDPIO @PGFD_Chief
— Howard Co Fire & EMS (@HCDFRS) April 16, 2016
