Series of Stabbings and Hit-and-Run Crashes in Prince George’s County Leaves Six Injured, Suspect in Custody

– Critically injured in series of stabbings
– Others hurt in hit-and-run crashes.

Accident – Death – Obituary News : A woman has been taken into custody in Prince George’s County, Maryland, following a series of stabbings and hit-and-run crashes that left at least six people injured, some critically, on Thursday evening. The police have identified her as a person of interest and are currently investigating the incidents, which occurred in Capitol Heights and Lanham over a span of approximately ninety minutes.

During a news conference, Deputy Police Chief James McCreary provided details of the attacks. Two individuals are in critical condition, including a teenager who was struck by a car in a hit-and-run incident and subsequently stabbed. Another victim, a man, was wounded at a gas station in a separate attack. Four others sustained injuries in hit-and-run crashes but are expected to recover.

Before her arrest, the police department released a photograph of the person of interest, describing her as a woman driving a dark-colored sedan. The first incident occurred around 5 p.m. in the vicinity of Forest Park Drive and Ritchie Road in Capitol Heights. A woman walking on the sidewalk was hit by a car, sustaining minor injuries.

Approximately ten minutes later, the driver allegedly struck two more pedestrians at 20 Ritchie Road. It is believed that she then exited the vehicle and stabbed a 15-year-old, critically injuring them. An adult man was also injured in the same incident but is expected to survive.

At around 5:30 p.m., another pedestrian was struck in the 1400 block of Addison Road South in Capitol Heights. Fortunately, the man’s injuries were not life-threatening. Shortly after, another pedestrian was hit in the 1000 block of Addison Road South, suffering minor injuries.

The series of violent crimes concluded with a stabbing at a gas station in the 9100 block of Annapolis Road in Lanham. A man was critically injured in this incident.

Deputy Police Chief McCreary clarified that although the woman in custody is considered a person of interest, she has not been classified as a suspect at this time. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any relevant information.

The incidents have sparked concern and fear within the community. Deputy Police Chief McCreary emphasized the urgency of alerting the public immediately to ensure their safety.

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