In a quiet Upper Marlboro, Maryland neighborhood, the life of 16-year-old Kamryn Janifer was tragically cut short on a late spring evening. On Sunday, May 28, 2023, Prince George's County police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 12500 block of Woodstock Drive East. Inside the residence, they discovered a grim scene: Kamryn and two adults, all suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency services transported all three victims to a nearby hospital.
Shortly after arrival, Kamryn Janifer, a male student of Fredrick Douglass High School, was pronounced dead. The two adult victims, who also resided in the same home, were treated for their injuries.
Authorities have described the incident as domestic-related. The preliminary investigation suggested that the shooting was contained within the home and that there was no broader threat to the community. However, the circumstances that led to the gunfire remain unclear to the public.
In the days following the shooting, police appealed to the public for any information that might shed light on the events of that night. As of now, details regarding any arrests, suspects, or persons of interest have not been released by law enforcement officials. The investigation into the death of Kamryn Janifer is ongoing.
