Double Shooting in Aquasco

One man dead

Police say an argument between brothers led to a shooting that left one dead and another wounded in Prince George's County.

The shooting happened shortly before 4 p.m. Monday in the 17000 block of Eagle Harbor Court in Aquasco, Md.

Investigators say following some sort of dispute, a man shot his younger brother in the back. They say he then turned the gun on himself and took his own life. He has not been identified.

The younger brother was transported via hospital to an area hospital. Police say his injuries are not considered life-threatening.

A third person was also inside the home at the time. Police say a bullet grazed her, but she was not seriously hurt.

Police say the motive behind the fight remains under investigation.

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