| Editor's note: The victim has now been officially identified as Richard Findley, a member of the Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department. |
By Aaron C. Davis and Hohmann
The Washington Post
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — A Prince George's County police officer was killed today when he was struck by a vehicle driven by suspected car thieves in Laurel, three law enforcement officials said.
Police Chief Melvin C. High was en route to Laurel Regional Hospital and a news conference was expected this afternoon. The officer's wife was also at the hospital, having been flown in by helicopter from their home in Carroll County.
A massive search was underway at an apartment complex several blocks from where the incident occurred, in the 14700 block of Laurel-Bowie Road. Residents of the complex, Laurel Square Apartments, said police were conducting a door-to-door search.
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