Prince George’s County police: Man shot by Forest Heights officer charged
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Forest Heights Police Department (FHPD) requested the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) investigate after an FHPD officer fired at an assault suspect, injuring him.
The shooting happened Monday around 5:30 p.m. FHPD officers saw a car that was linked to a suspect who was wanted for assault in a neighboring jurisdiction.
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Officers asked the suspect, 35-year-old Jhomari Delevante of Silver Spring, to get out of the SUV multiple times.
According to PGPD, when Delevante finally got out, he was holding what officers believed to be a knife while moving toward them. An FHPD officer then shot Delevante. They provided medical aid to him until he was taken to the hospital.
His injuries were not considered life-threatening, PGPD said.
Delevante was carrying a “silver-colored multi-tool” which was recovered at the scene of the shooting.
He was charged with possession of a dangerous weapon with the intent to injure and resisting/interfering with an arrest.
PGPD was investigating why the officer shot Delevante.
Questions about that officer’s status and employment history should be directed to FHPD.
Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call (301) 516-2512.
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