Landover homicide victim was in group ‘doing milk crate challenge’: cops

Prince George's County police investigating Landover homicide

Prince George's County police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Landover Wednesday.

LANDOVER, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - A man who was shot and killed in Landover Wednesday night was in a group that was performing the popular – and dangerous – "milk crate challenge," according to Prince George’s County police.

Officers were called to the scene in the 2600 block of Kent Village Drive near East Lombard Street in the area around 8:10 p.m. for reports of a shooting.

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Once on scene, officials an unresponsive man outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead a short time later.

The victim has been identified as 28-year-old Julian Kirkland of District Heights.

Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s). Anyone with information is asked to call Prince George's County Police detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the "P3 Tips" mobile app. The case number 21-0038724.