OXON HILL, Md. — Two people are dead following a shootout between an alleged theft suspect and store security guard.
It happened around 10:25am Friday at the Giant Food on Audrey Lane, in Oxon Hill.
Prince George's County Police say an armed guard working at the store observed a woman stealing.
When he went to confront the woman about it, she reportedly pulled a gun from a backpack, and began shooting.
Despite being hit, the guard was able to return fire striking the suspect.
The guard passed away on scene, while the suspect later died at a local hospital.
Major Zachary O’Lare briefs the community on double fatal shooting in Oxon Hill https://t.co/0911toIXUs
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Police have not released either of their names.
The incident follows two recent shootings involving store security guards in Baltimore City.
