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Man hospitalized, 2 suspects in custody after shooting at Temple Hills shopping center

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Two suspects are in custody after a shooting in Temple Hills, Md. prompted nearby schools to go on lockdown as officers investigated the circumstances.

Police said the shooting happened around 9:40 a.m. Tuesday at a shopping center in the 7000 block of Allentown Road.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Police said the man was transported to a hospital in critical condition.

The incident prompted the lockdown of two Prince George’s County schools — Crossland High School and Thurgood G. Marshall Middle School — out of an abundance of caution. As of noon, the lockdown was lifted.

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PGPD said the incident was unrelated to the schools.

SkyTrak7 footage showed police tape and multiple cruisers surrounding the shopping center.

Authorities have not yet provided further details about the investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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