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Suspects At Large After Accidental Fatal Shooting In Prince George's County

A massive reward is being offered in connection to the shooting of an elderly woman in Lanham, authorities say.

The victim was later identified as a 71-year-old woman

The victim was later identified as a 71-year-old woman

Photo Credit: Prince George's Police Department

Deborah Armstrong, 71, has been identified as the victim in the shooting that occurred shortly after 9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18 in the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway and Business Parkway, according to Prince George's County police.

Police were called to the scene for reports of a shooting involving two vehicles, officials said. Officers were notified that the passenger in an uninvolved vehicle, later identified as Armstrong, had been shot.

Armstrong was rushed to a hospital where she was later pronounced dead. A $25,000 reward is being offered for information in connection to this shooting.

Detectives do not believe Armstrong was the intended target of the shooting and are attempting to develop suspect(s) and motive.

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), 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).

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