Armed men shoot security guard in Laurel

By WTOP Staff
November 30, 2012 | 12:34 AM

WASHINGTON – A security guard was shot inside a discount store in Laurel Thursday evening.

Prince George’s County police say two armed men walked into the Bottom Dollar Store on Route 197 just before 8 p.m. They approached the security guard, wrestled away his gun and shot him.

The guard was taken to the hospital in serious condition. Police say he is expected to survive.

Police were still talking to witnesses at the scene about 10 p.m.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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