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City of Hyattsville, MD
Friday May 15th, 2026 :: 03:40 p.m. EDT

Alert

Active Threat has ended.

*Update*
Initialinvestigation has determined that only one suspect was involved, and that person is in custody. Lockdowns of Hyattsville Area Schools have bene lifted. 

*Original Message*
A suspect has committed multiple shootings and carjackings in the area of Kenilworth Ave. One suspect has been detained. An investigation is on-going to determine if there are any outstanding suspects. Nothing occurred in the City limits of Hyattsville, but you may see and hear emergency vehicles in the area. Area schools have been placed on lockdown and HPD officers are posted outside. This incident will be updated. 

Instructions:

Please avoid Kenilworth Ave. if possible.

Address/Location
City of Hyattsville, MD
4310 Gallatin St
Hyattsville, MD 20781

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 301-985-5060

Zachary Nemser
Support Services Division - Police Department
[email protected]
301-985-5066

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Past - Responsive action is no longer required
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
General emergency and public safety
Event:
Criminal Activity

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