Man found shot to death in crashed car in Prince George's County, police say

A man was found dead in his car after crashing on a busy street in Prince George’s County. According to Prince George’s County police, officers responded to the 4700 block of Branch Avenue around 4:45 p.m. on Friday, April 10 for a report of a car crash. Police say a white car slammed into the side of the road, shattering the front passenger side window. When officers looked inside the car, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Part of Branch Avenue was shut down in both directions for hours while crime scene investigators and a forensics team collected evidence. Homicide detectives are trying to determine a motive and what led up to the shooting. They have not released any information about the victim or a potential suspect. They urge anyone with information to call the Prince George’s County Police Department.