Identity of Suspects Sought in Budget Inn Shooting - Surveillance Video Released

            Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department’s District IV Investigative Section is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred in Temple Hills, Maryland.

On July 9, 2011, at approximately 11:21 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 3100 block of Branch Avenue for a shooting at the Budget Inn Hotel.  Once the officers arrived, they found the male juvenile victim suffering from a gunshot wound.   The victim was transported to an area hospital. 

Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was involved in an altercation inside the hotel.  Two suspects appeared to have exchanged gunfire when the victim was shot.

Anyone with information about these suspects is urged to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s District IV Investigative Section at 301-749-5064.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ and submit a tip online.  Surveillance camera footage of the suspects is attached.