Greenbelt police: 2 in custody for ‘senior skip day’ shooting
GREENBELT, Md. (DC News Now) — Two juveniles are now in custody and charged in a shooting that injured five high school students during a “senio skip day” gathering at Schrom Hills Park.
According to the Greenbelt Police Department a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old are facing multiple charges including attemped murder. Both are students at Bowie High School and both are being charged as adults, said officials.
Greenbelt police searching for ‘senior skip day’ shooting suspect that injured 5
The shooting happened around 3 p.m. on April 19. At the time, city officials said hundreds of students were gathering at the park. Video obtained by DC News Now showed students dancing and walking around the park pavilion.
As police officers were trying to control the group multiple gunshots were heard. Video captured on police body camera show teens running from the scene and hopping in cars.
All five victims have now been released from the hospital and are recovering at home.
Police said they are still investigating a motive in the shooting.
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