Prince George's County

A 14-year-old boy was shot over a jacket in Hyattsville, authorities say. Police say three men jumped him on Carnaby Street, not far from Northwestern High School, News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.

A 14-year-old boy is seriously hurt after he and other teens were approached by men who tried to steal his jacket and one opened fire, authorities in Hyattsville, Maryland, said Friday. A nearby high school was locked down as a precaution. The teen who was shot was taken to a hospital in “critical but stable” condition,” Hyattsville Police Chief Jarod…

The Washington Capitals are taking hockey to students in Prince George’s County. News4’s Dominique Moody explains how the team and school system are expanding access to the sport.

Prince George’s County Police Chief Malik Aziz — a Dallas Cowboys fan — bet some county council members over the outcome of the Thanksgiving game against the Washington Commanders. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports those council members made good on the bet Thursday.

Months after Damion Myer’s father and grandfather made a painful plea for answers in his disappearance, police announced they arrested his friend after he confessed to the crime. News4’s Walter Morris reports. 

A man was shot and killed at a New Year’s party in Fort Washington, Maryland, Prince George’s County police said. Three people were shot at the party on Blanford Drive in the early hours of 2024, police said. Jarreau Sanders, 21, died. Police are still investigating who fired the shots and why. “I’m just so sorry that my son...

The missing 20-year-old’s family said the last few months have been agony and are far from closure, even with updates in the case.

A 21-year-old Bowie, Maryland, man was shot and killed in the early hours of 2024 at a friend’s party. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.

Here’s what customers who’ve been coming to the Pizza Oven for decades said about what made the spot so special.

As of Jan. 1, plastic bags are banned in Prince George’s County, Anne Arundel County, and the city of Frederick. And in Prince George’s County, paper bags are now 10 cents each. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.

After more than six decades, The Pizza Oven in Riverdale, Maryland, has served its last slice. News4’s Derrick Ward spoke to customers who’ve been coming for decades about what made the spot so special.

Two men were killed, and another was injured by gunfire within a couple miles of Rosecroft Raceway on New Year’s, and a third man was shot to death in Capitol Heights, police said. On New Year’s Eve about 10:30 p.m., Prince George’s County police said officers went to investigate the sound of gunshots in the 1400 block of Dunbar...

Here are the new laws going into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, in the D.C. area.

A suspect is facing multiple charges for the carjacking of an off-duty officer and his family near the Tanger Outlets at National Harbor. Prince George’s County police continue to search for a second suspect.

Minimum wage boosts, plastic bag bans and hearing aid coverage for minors.

Police have made an arrest in Thursday’s carjacking of an off-duty police officer near the Tanger Outlets at National Harbor, and are looking for a second suspect.

The building that houses happy memories for many Prince George’s County families is now getting a second chance. Once known as the Skate Palace, the new owners now call it Sk8Matrix. News4’s Walter Morris reports.

An off-duty police officer was with family when he was carjacked near the Tanger Outlets at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, police say.

News4’s Shawn Yancy reports on the special programs offered by the high school in Prince George’s County. Go here for additional information.

People who work for minimum wage in Maryland are about to get more in their paychecks. The state minimum wage will rise from $13.25 to $15 per hour starting Jan. 1. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.