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Police investigate death of 18-year-old in Fort Washington home

The victim has been identified as Saniyah Floyd, of Capitol Heights
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FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Prince George's County police are investigating the death of an 18-year-old inside a home in Fort Washington. 

Around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, police responded to the home in the 13000 block of Buchanan Drive. Officers found the victim, Saniyah Floyd, of Capitol Heights, suffering from a single gunshot wound. 

Authorities said Floyd was pronounced dead on the scene. 

Investigators are interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence to determine what happened inside the home. 

Police recovered a gun at the scene and are working to identify the owner. Officials said they will be working with the Prince George’s County State's Attorney's Office in this case.

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