(Hyattsville, MD) \u2013 Maryland State Police are investigating the shooting of a 20-year woman found inside her vehicle in Prince George\u2019s County last night.<\/p>\n
The victim is identified as Nyah Strong Hairston, 20, of Largo, Maryland.\u00a0 Hairston was transported from the scene by Prince George\u2019s County Fire\/EMS personnel to the University of Maryland Capital Regional Trauma Center for medical treatment.<\/p>\n
Shortly before 10:45 pm last night, state troopers from the Forestville Barrack received a call reporting a vehicle off of the roadway in the area of southbound I-495 prior to Landover Road.\u00a0 Upon arrival at the scene, troopers found a gray Nissan Versa in a ditch.\u00a0 The driver was found unresponsive in the front seat.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Troopers were forced to break a window to make entry into the vehicle.\u00a0 Once inside, they were able to extract the driver and administer life-saving measures to include CPR. \u00a0While providing medical treatment on the scene, EMS providers located an apparent gunshot wound.<\/p>\n
State Police investigators from the Homicide Unit and Criminal Enforcement Division responded to conduct the investigation.\u00a0 Maryland State Police crime scene technicians responded and processed the scene for evidence.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Anyone who witnessed the shooting or may have information regarding the person or persons responsible is urged to contact Maryland State Police at (443) 829-9227.\u00a0 Callers may remain anonymous.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Additional assistance in this ongoing investigation is being provided by the Prince George\u2019s County State\u2019s Attorney\u2019s Office.\u00a0 Personnel from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration responded to the scene to assist with road closures.<\/p>\n
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