19 Apr 2024 | 08:41 PM UTC
US: Police continue to investigate shooting at Schrom Hills Recreation Center, Greenbelt, MD, April 19; increased security likely /update 1
Tight security likely at Schrom Hills Recreation Center, Greenbelt, MD, US, April 19 amid shooting investigation. Several injured, detained.
Police continue to investigate a shooting incident that occurred at Schrom Hills Recreation Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, on April 19. Reports indicate hundreds of teens and young adults were gathered in the park area when shots were fired. At least five people were injured. Police detained at least 11 people, all of them underage or young adults. The recreation center remains closed.
A large police presence will likely remain in the area over the coming hours until authorities conclude their investigation, which will likely prompt transport disruptions.
Avoid the area. Strictly heed instructions from authorities. Plan for delays and consider alternative routes to circumvent the impacted location.
