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Lockdown for schools lifted after double shooting, barricade incident in Prince George's County

Lockdown lifted for Drew-Freeman Middle School and Suitland High School. One victim in critical condition, other victim has non-life-threatening injuries

DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md. — Lockdowns for two schools have been lifted after a barricade situation following a double shooting that injured two people Monday afternoon in Prince George's County, police said. 

The shooting happened around 1:40 p.m. outside a home on Daventry Terrace in District Heights.

One person was taken to a hospital in critical condition. A second person sustained non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

A shooter was believed to be barricaded in a nearby building, authorities said. Police asked residents in the Royal Plaza town homes to stay indoors for some time.

Prince George's County Public Schools confirmed two schools -- Suitland High School and Drew-Freeman Middle School -- were on lockdown due to police activity. Authorities said the lockdown was lifted for Drew-Freeman Middle School shortly before 4 p.m., and was lifted a short time later for Suitland High School.

No further details were immediately available.

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