Shahid Omar Jr. shot dead After Vigil at Wise High School in Upper Marlboro

A somber vigil at Wise High School in Upper Marlboro turned tragic on Friday night when 24-year-old Shahid Omar Jr. was fatally shot. The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) reported that the shooting occurred just after 10 p.m. in the school’s parking lot. The vigil was held to honor three former students who recently lost their lives in a car accident.

Police arrived on the scene to find both Omar Jr. and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds. Omar Jr. was rushed to the hospital, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries. The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The incident has left the community in shock and mourning, as they had gathered to pay tribute to Khyree Jackson, Isaiah Hazel, and Anthony Lytton, Jr., who were killed in a car accident the previous week on Route 4 at Presidential Parkway. Jackson, Hazel, and Lytton, aged 24, 23, and 24 respectively, were all former football players at Wise High School and were well-known in the community.

Khyree Jackson had recently been drafted by the Minnesota Vikings, marking a significant milestone in his athletic career. Isaiah Hazel was dedicated to his academic pursuits and was working towards a Master’s degree. Anthony Lytton was preparing to play football at Bowie State University in the upcoming fall season. Their untimely deaths had already cast a pall of sorrow over the community, and the subsequent shooting added to the grief.

The PGPD is actively investigating the shooting and is urging anyone with information to come forward. Those with details about the incident are encouraged to contact the PGPD at (301) 516-2512. The department is determined to find those responsible and bring them to justice.

In the wake of this tragedy, the community is coming together to support the families and friends of the victims. Vigils and memorials are being planned to honor their memories and to stand against the violence that has further marred their loss. The double tragedy underscores the urgent need for community engagement and stronger measures to ensure safety and prevent such incidents in the future.

As the investigation continues, the memory of Shahid Omar Jr., along with Khyree Jackson, Isaiah Hazel, and Anthony Lytton, Jr., will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved them. Their lives, though cut short, have left a lasting impact on their community, which now seeks solace and justice amidst the grief.