Crime & Safety
16-Year-Old Fatally Shot By 18-Year-Old Friend While Playing With Gun: PGPD
A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot by his 18-year-old friend while they were playing with a gun, according to Prince George's Police.
BELTSVILLE, MD — An 18-year-old Pennsylvania man has been charged in connection to the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old Beltsville teen.
On May 10 around 4:25 p.m., Prince George's police officers were called to the victim's home located in the 11000 block of Heartwood Drive. They found 16-year-old Derrick Palmer with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital where he died a short time later, according to police.
The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect, 18-year-old Kimaury Kamara of Mt. Holly Spring, Pennsylvania, shot Palmer while playing with a gun. Police have charged Kamara with manslaughter and related charges. He's in the custody of the Department of Corrections.
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Maryland Bureau Chief Brad Bell's sources told 7News that Kamara put a “switched “ gun to his friend’s head and pulled the trigger. Since the gun was switched, two shots were fired.
Anyone with information about this case who would like to speak to a detective can call 301-516-2512, contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto a mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous.
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