2 Maryland Narcotics Officers Shot, Wounded While Executing a Warrant

The Special Operations Unit with the Prince George’s County (MD) Police Department was executing a search warrant on Wednesday night when they came under fire as they entered the suspect's residence.

The Special Operations Unit with the Prince George’s County (MD) Police Department was executing a search warrant on Wednesday night when they came under fire as they entered the suspect's residence.

An armed individual inside the residence shot at the team, according to WTOP Radio. One officer was reportedly shot in the hand and the other was shot in the shoulder area.

One of the members of the nine-person team was reportedly a tactical medic, who "immediately assisted the two injured officers as the other officers entered the residence," according to WTOP.

The suspect surrendered and was taken into custody.

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