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Evening rush shooting on Annapolis Rd. leaves man dead

At this time, detectives do not believe this was a random shooting.

BLADENSBURG, MD (WUSA9) -- A man was shot and killed on Annapolis Road near the Baltimore-Washington Parkway during the evening rush Wednesday.

Prince George's County Police identified the victim as James Edwards, 29, of Lamont Drive in New Carrollton.

Emergency responders arrived on the scene at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday for the report of a shooting. officers found Edwards in the roadway suffering from gunshot wounds. EMS pronounced him dead at the scene.

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The view from Sky9 showed police gathered on the Annapolis Road overpass that crosses over the BW Parkway in Bladensburg, Md. The road was closed while the investigation was conducted.

At this time, detectives do not believe this was a random shooting, Prince George’s County Police said. Investigators are working to identify a suspect and motive.

Police asked anyone with information on the shooting to give them a call at 1-866-411-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous. There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.)

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