Police are investigating a shooting in Chillum that broke out on Thursday evening. The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said officers responded to a shooting in the 5800 block of Chillumgate Road at around 6 p.

This Black History Month, the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) remembers retired Cpl. Luther Watkins Sr., who made history as the department’s first Black officer. The PGPD took to social media Wednesday to announce his death.

A bill introduced by Council member Krystal Oriadha would make it so past cannabis use can’t be held against you by one of Prince George’s County’s public safety agencies during the initial recruiting process.

A teenage girl is in the hospital after being shot inside of her own home in Prince George's County Thursday evening, police say. At this time, it’s believed the incident could have been a drive-by and the search is on for suspects.

WUSA9 has invited all 8 candidates for county executive to talk with us about their priorities. Democratic primary elections for the seat are on March 4.