PGPD Double Fatal Shooting in Landover Under Investigation

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The Homicide Unit is investigating a double fatal shooting in Landover late Friday night. The victims are 65-year-old Hannah Woods of Seat Pleasant and 24-year-old Nijah Johnson of Upper Marlboro.

On July 30, 2021, at approximately 10:50 pm, officers responded to the 1900 block of Village Green Drive for a shooting. Officers located a total of three victims outside suffering from gunshot wounds. Woods was pronounced dead on the scene. Johnson died a short time later at a hospital. The third victim, an adult female, suffered what appear to be non-life-threatening injuries.



The preliminary investigation revealed the victims were outside on Village Green Drive and were shot by suspect(s) who were in a car. The suspect(s) then sped away from the area.



Detectives are working to identify the suspect(s) and determine a motive.



If anyone has information that could help detectives, they are asked to please call 301-516-2512. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, 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). Please refer to case 21-0034429.

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