Fire Department Holds Moment of Silence 1 Week After Firefighters Shot Responding to Call

The Prince George's County Fire Department took a moment Friday night to remember the two firefighters shot, one of them killed, one week ago while responding to a call in Temple Hills, Maryland.

At 7:51 p.m., the fire department observed a moment of radio silence to mark the time the firefighters called for help.

John Ulmschneider was shot multiple times and died. Firefighter and paramedic Kevin Swain was shot four times and is still recovering in the hospital.

Police said a man opened fire on the firefighters because he apparently thought they were breaking into his home. The man also shot his brother who was with the firefighters when they entered the home, police said.

The man has not been charged.

Swain's family has set up a donation site where people can give to a charity fund set up in his name.

Morningside Volunteer Fire Department, where Swain was employed, tweeted a photo of Swain in the hospital on Thursday and said, "Kevin continues to heal and receive visitors."

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