Body-Worn Camera Footage from Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Fort Washington Park Released

Published: 8/28/2026


​​​​​​​​​​​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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BALTIMORE, MD – The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today released the body-worn camera footage from the fatal police-involved shooting involving the Maryland-National Capital Park Police (MNCPP), Prince George’s County Division that occurred on Friday, July 31, 2026, in Fort Washington Park, in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

The decedent was previously identified as 30-year-old Alex Charles of Fort Washington, Maryland.

The IID continues to investigate the circumstances of this fatal police-involved shooting. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the IID at (410) 576-7070 or by email at [email protected]. 

To read the original news release, click here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/Pages/Independent-Investigations-Division-Investigating-a-Fatal-Police-Involved-Shooting-in-Fort-Washington-Park-.aspx

 

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