DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md. — A 42-year-old man was killed and a woman was injured in a double shooting in District Heights, police said. The shooting caused lockdowns at uitland High School and Drew-Freeman Middle School in Prince George’s County.
Police said they responded to a townhome in the 5000 block of Daventry Terrace around 1:40 p.m. on Monday for the report of a double shooting. Officers found a man and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds.
Authorities said the male victim, 42-year-old Damon Proctor, of Lexington Park, Md., was later pronounced dead. The unidentified female victim was shot in her leg and was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to a police report.
Investigators said Proctor and three others went to the townhome to continue a domestic dispute that happened at another location earlier in the day. Someone at the townhome fired a weapon during a fight between Proctor and the people at the townhome, police said.
Police have identified the shooter, who was released pending the outcome of the investigation.
Authorities said they are still conducting interviews and examining evidence.
Anyone with information should contact police 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.
