Md (7News) — A shooting claimed the life of a man in Temple Hills according to the Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) was found shot inside an apartment on Keating Street in the Temple Hills area RELATED| Two people arrested in connection to deadly shooting from Nov. 2024 Detectives are looking for suspects and potential motive in the case There is a $25,000 reward for information that could lead to an arrest and indictment If you know any information that could help the investigation call the PGPD’s Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512 or remain anonymous by reporting to Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS Two people are in custody and police are still looking for a third suspect after a carjacking attempt in the parking lot of a Temple Hills Police said the victim was leaving an Auto Zone on Allentown Road just after 9:30 a.m Tuesday when three suspects approached him and demanded the keys to his black Mercedes Benz sedan “When the victim fought off the suspects He is currently in stable condition,” police spokesman Brian Fisher said Fisher said the victim has been able to talk with detectives about what happened Two of the suspects were arrested while running toward Crossland High School as well as Thurgood Marshall Middle School Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area John has been with WTOP since 2016 but has spent most of his life living and working in the DMV covering nearly every kind of story imaginable around the region He’s twice been named Best Reporter by the Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association 2025 at 3:42 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}On March 1 around 4:10 p.m. Prince George's police officers were called to the 3700 block of Branch Avenue for a report of a crash involving 2 vehicles was taken to the hospital for treatment where she died MD — An 85-year-old driver died in a crash that happened in a parking lot Saturday Prince George's police officers were called to the 3700 block of Branch Avenue for a report of a collision involving two vehicles was taken to the hospital for treatment of her injuries The preliminary investigation revealed the collision happened in a shopping center parking lot Anyone with information about the case is asked to call detectives at 301-731-4422 or contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device) Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A Temple Hills man has been charged with gunning down two men and injuring a third outside a business on Silver Hill Road in Prince George’s County is accused of fatally shooting 32-year-old Antonio Magruder of District Heights and 56-year-old Darrell Mason of Suitland on Friday the Prince George’s County Police Department announced on Thursday The deadly gunfire rang out just before 10:30 p.m Magruder was found shot inside a business and died at the scene though his injuries are not considered life-threatening Detectives said Carter was known to at least one of the victims Carter is charged with two counts each of first- and second-degree murder He is being held without bond at the Department of Corrections Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? 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(7News) — A pedestrian crash on Wednesday night left a 56-year-old Temple Hills man dead according to the Prince George’s County Police Department responding officers found Kilinia Rhone in the roadway RELATED | 85-year-old woman killed in Prince George's County crash A preliminary investigation revealed that an unidentified driver hit Rhone while going northbound on the 4700 block of St The driver remained on the scene and was not injured The Prince George’s County Police Department is asking anyone with information on this case to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422 Anyone with information can also contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com about 7,388 pedestrians died and over 60,000 were injured in traffic crashes in the United States according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live Police identified one of the men killed in a string of shootings that happened throughout the District over the weekend A look at stories making headlines in D.C. The deadline to get a Real ID is fast approaching -- and many are rushing to get their ID updated The historic First Baptist Church at the corner of Kirby Street and New York Avenue has been subject to illegal dumping over the past year A cold front will slowly progress through the DMV through Tuesday A brief break in the wet weather is forecast for Wednesday before more rain and possible storms return late in the work week The NFL Draft is coming to the District after the NFL commissioner and President Trump shared the news at a press conference at the White House Katerina Manoff is the CEO and founder of ENGin a non-profit that utilizes English-speaking volunteers from the DMV area to connect with English learners from other countries Some enterprising students in Frederick are making art a focal point for social change A nonprofit group said it is offering free Lyft rides on May 5 for Cinco de Mayo A University Park man was indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple child exploitation charges including producing and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) Mayor Muriel Bowser said she plans to repeal Initiative 82 (I-82) under her proposed 2026 budget reverting the District to its previous tipped minimum wage policy President Donald Trump announced Monday afternoon that the 2027 NFL draft will be held in Washington 2025 at 2:09 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}On April 2 around 9:50 a.m. Prince George's police officers were called to the 2300 block of Iverson Street for a report of an assault They found 55-year-old Thomas Johnson IV of Washington outside a business with severe head trauma MD — Police have charged a Temple Hills man in connection to an assault that turned deadly earlier this month in Oxon Hill Prince George's police officers were called to the 2300 block of Iverson Street for a report of an assault Detectives had identified 32-year-old DeAndre Washington of Temple Hills as the suspect in the assault They've since charged him with first-degree murder and related charges The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect physically assaulted the victim outside of a store it does not appear they were known to each other A man is dead after being shot in a Temple Hills According to Prince George’s County police officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 3300 block of Huntley Square Drive near the Rosecroft Shopping Center around 3 p.m they found two men with gunshot wounds in the parking lot while the other victim was taken to a hospital Police say an investigation is ongoing to establish any possible suspects or a motive The department said that anyone with information should contact PG Crime Solvers or submit a tip using the P3 Tips app Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here. © 2024 WTOP. 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TRACK RADARMan hospitalized 2 suspects in custody after shooting at Temple Hills shopping centerby Ida Domingo & Khalida Volou (7News) — Two suspects are in custody after a shooting in Temple Hills prompted nearby schools to go on lockdown as officers investigated the circumstances Police said the shooting happened around 9:40 a.m Tuesday at a shopping center in the 7000 block of Allentown Road they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds Police said the man was transported to a hospital in critical condition The incident prompted the lockdown of two Prince George's County schools -- Crossland High School and Thurgood G Marshall Middle School -- out of an abundance of caution PGPD said the incident was unrelated to the schools SkyTrak7 footage showed police tape and multiple cruisers surrounding the shopping center Authorities have not yet provided further details about the investigation Those who live at the Heather Hill Apartments by OneWall in Temple Hills describe terrible living conditions and indifferent management Maryland’s attorney general announced Wednesday he’s taking the owners to court range from plumbing to electrical systems to heating ventilation and air conditioning systems that don’t work One complained about the smell that came into her apartment from the laundry room “The conditions are terrible,” said one woman as she left her home Wednesday I’ve had where they put the same piece of carpet back down on the floor that was full of mold and gook from the flooding I have a ceiling that’s bubbling,” because of the pipes above her room “I have a stain from a leak over top of me that’s been in my house for two and a half years I have put in tickets for them to come and fix it Another woman said she can’t wait to move away Another said there’s no where around the area that’s any better “I’m not happy with the conditions in which I’m living,” she said “these issues are everywhere in Prince George’s County.” Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said what tenant and her neighbors go through is really bad and he’s seeking to recover the money the owners “Families at their property had to endure deplorable living conditions including mushrooms growing out of the floors and cabinets roaming throughout their homes,” Brown said “This landlord advertised renovated one- but what they didn’t do is tell prospective tenants that the property was not licensed or about the code violations A key part of that is the licensing issues he said still haven’t been addressed “This will be costly for them,” Brown said an unlicensed property owner cannot collect rent,” he said And it might be awhile before that can change for this particular complex since a license won’t be issued until the complex meets all fire Brown said his legal action also seeks to force the company to stop charging tenants rent the chief administrative officer in Prince George’s County Heather Hill has been cited by our Department of Permits Inspections and Enforcement for numerous violations you’ve already heard,” Jackson said leak stains and peeling paint on the walls fire code violations and mold in the floor and walls.” And she said the complex might even be the reason why students at a nearby school are reporting health issues Heather Hill apartments has been a repeated bad actor,” Jackson said WTOP reached out to Heather Hill for comment Brown said the case will go to a courtroom in February 2025 “During the course of that adjudication the penalties will be determined,” Brown said “Part of that determination is what will be restitution or what goes back to residents.” And he encouraged residents who have issues with their landlords to pursue the matters in court and go to the Maryland Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division “An unlicensed property owner is prohibited from collecting rent in the state of Maryland Nor can they retaliate against renters who are pursuing their rights,” Brown said “We have heard of renters who are being threatened with eviction It’s unlawful in Prince George’s County and it’s unlawful throughout many of the counties in the state of Maryland.” (7News) — After enduring months of complaints about poor living conditions and a lack of air conditioning during heat waves residents of Heather Hills Apartments are seeing legal action taken on their behalf Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has filed charges against the owners of the apartment complex Residents have long voiced their grievances and malfunctioning heating and air conditioning systems kids vandalizing the building...," said Catherine "This place is horrible," she said I even found a snake in my apartment last week." According to Attorney General Brown and county officials the entire 459-unit complex has been operating illegally without a rental license ALSO READ | 'Just give us some help' Fort Washington residents turn to 7News after AC goes out Heather Hills Apartments has been a repeated bad actor," said Tara Jackson Chief Administrative Officer of Prince George’s County The charges filed by the Attorney General seek to recover money collected from tenants and halt the renting of vacant units until all issues are resolved “Every Marylander has the right to live in a safe home Tenants should never be forced to live in unsanitary or unsafe conditions,” said Attorney General Brown “This lawsuit sends a clear message to landlords: if you violate licensing laws the Attorney General's Office will hold you accountable." stated they had not yet seen the charges and could not comment because that will correct some situations," said one resident Attorney General Brown advised residents not only of Heather Hills but also of other communities facing persistent issues to take legal action rather than simply withhold rent He suggested going to court to establish an escrow account where rent can be deposited until problems are resolved Heather Hill Apartments released this statement to 7News: "We were surprised by the Attorney General’s action which we first learned about from the news conference earlier today We will review the documents once received and respond directly to any issues that have been raised We remain committed to providing safe and clean housing to our residents." Consumers with complaints against Heather Hill Property Company LLC; Heather Hill Operating Company, LLC; OneWall Communities LLC; Andy Wallace (CEO); and Ron Kutas (COO), may call the Consumer Protection Division at 410-528-6569, file a complaint online here or write to the Consumer Protection Division at 200 St (7News) — One person died in a Temple Hills car crash according to the Prince George’s County Police Department’s (PGPD) Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit officers responded to a three-car collision on the 4400 block of Wheeler Road 30-year-old Darius Robinson of Oxon Hill was one of the vehicle's drivers According to a preliminary police investigation as he was driving eastbound on Wheeler Road SEE ALSO | 1 injured after car goes into Montgomery County's Lake Whestone The SUV's occupants were taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries PGPD is still investigating the cause of the crash (7News) — 7News has learned that the suspect wanted for the murder of 6-year-old Ahsan Payton during a 4th of July party in Temple Hills has been captured Sources told 7News Maryland Bureau Chief Brad Bell that 33-year-old Rakeem Gilgeours was arrested by local police in Guyana in South America on Monday The sources said Gilgeours managed to leave the US days after the shooting before he was developed as a suspect He's currently detained in Florida and awaiting extradition to Maryland where he faces second-degree murder and 14 other related weapons and assault charges according to Prince George's County police Payton and two adults were rushed to the hospital after the shooting though Payton succumbed to his injuries days later Guyana police said they learned he had been in Guyana since July 8 Guyana officials said he was found in Guyana's capital of Georgetown with $12,000 at the time of his arrest Prince George's County Police Chief Malik Aziz told Prince George's County Council leaders during a podcast that his office had a "great and promising lead" adding that community members provided support in the days after the shooting Gilgeours was arrested," State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy said in a statement Friday my office will move this case forward and ensure that he is held accountable for this senseless crime." and Immigration and Customs Enforcement aided in the arrest A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until midnight on Tuesday PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md (7News) — The six-year-old boy who wasshot ata neighborhood Fourth of July party in Temple Hills Prince George's County Police (PGPD) confirmed on Sunday.According to police officials two suspects opened fire on a community gathering at the 2500 block of Akron Street just before 8 p.m Payton was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition that night PGPD officials announced that Payton lost his life as a result of his injuries late Saturday night and the other was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries "This incident underscores why we're urgently working on addressing the pervasive issue of gun violence," said Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks "It is unacceptable that our neighborhoods and our very homes are not safe from the threat of firearms We remain committed to our efforts to remove illegal guns from our streets and protect our Prince Georgians from such tragedies Every resident has the right to live in peace and safety." PGPD detectives are seeking information on this case at (301) 516-2512 They are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case “We will be charging them once they are identified with the maximum charges and seeking the maximum penalties because this is something that we cannot stand for in this community,” Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy said on Friday has died following a car crash in Lanham early Sunday morning Maryland State Police said officers responded to the area of westbound U.S Route 50 near the Capital Beltway in Lanham around 2 a.m officers found a silver Nissan Altima that had been involved with the crash 38-year-old Jason Jamal Harris of Temple Hills police say the Nissan had been traveling westbound lost control and struck a concrete traffic barrier on the left shoulder It is not known how Harris lost control of the vehicle The left lane of westbound Route 50 was closed for over an hour on Sunday morning as officers investigated the crash area Police say they are still investigating the accident where he pays attention to developments in his neighborhood Brown announced today that his office has filed charges against several entities and individuals in connection with the operation of Heather Hill by OneWall a 459-unit rental housing community in Temple Hills The defendants include Heather Hill Property Company LLC lodged by the Consumer Protection Division cite violations of both the Consumer Protection Act and the Consumer Debt Collection Act Allegations point to the operation of the community without a proper rental housing license the property management reportedly ignored multiple violation notices from the Department of Permitting and Enforcement (DPIE) detailing severe maintenance and safety issues it is alleged that only in May 2024 did the property managers apply for a rental housing license This temporary license was suspended in August 2024 following further inspection failures yet the management continued to demand rent the charges claim that the property managers lacked the necessary debt collection license from the state and were collecting debts not legally owed by tenants—an infraction of the Maryland Collection Agency Licensing Act This legal action seeks restitution for collected rents under deceptive practices and an injunction against ongoing operations the Consumer Protection Division has provided contact details for lodging complaints against the involved companies and their executives Family was the most important thing in his life and he watched college and professional sports of all kinds spending his free time hunting and fishing He loved animals and spending time with his grandchildren Dan was a lover of all things PSU and a staunch supporter of the legendary Joe Paterno Following a stint as a cryptanalyst with the NSA Olson took a job with IBM where he worked as a financial analyst for 26 years in a crash involving a lawn mower in Greene Township the public is invited to another ‘Paint Night With Patty’ in our downstairs area at Zion Reformed Church Penn State Extension Spring has sprung and while the change is welcome it is often when horticulturists see problems emerge that got The Franklin County Free Press is your local news website We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from Franklin County PA The Franklin County Free Press is a Neil Publishing, LLC Any views or opinions expressed in this publication are of the individual or entity who submitted it and not the publication Our publication is open to the public to weigh in on matters of public interest AI technology assists in content creation on this site; verify independently for accuracy Call or Text: (717) 862-5656   Email: info@fcfreepress.com A Temple Hills woman is behind bars after allegedly shooting and killing her boyfriend inside an apartment was arrested Monday and charged with first- and second-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 67-year-old Antonio Dillard The deadly incident played out shortly after 11 p.m when officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 2600 block of Keating Street police found Dillard suffering from a gunshot wound police identified Robinson as the suspect and arrested her with the help of the PGPD Fugitive Unit She is being held without bond at the Department of Corrections Anyone with additional information is asked to call PGPD’s Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512 Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group (7News) — A teen arrested in Calvert County Maryland played a role in the shooting death of a Temple Hills man in late December according to Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) officials on Wednesday is accused of killing 29-year-old Harvey Jones Jr. who police found with gunshot wounds in the 6100 block of Oxon Hill Road on Dec Investigators said the shooting likely started after a dispute Crews who arrived at the scene around 12:30 a.m The teen was taken into Prince George's County custody with the help of Calvert County deputies and charged with first and second-degree murder among other charges He was placed in the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Prince George's County Crime Solvers through their website (click here) or call a PGPD Homicide Unit detective at 301-516-2512 is accused of murdering 32-year-old Antonio Magruder of District Heights and 56-year-old Darrell Mason of Suitland during a shooting in the 4000 block of Silver Hill Road Officers responded to the scene at approximately 10:30 p.m. on March 28, where they found Magruder inside a business with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Mason was located in a vehicle nearby and later died from his injuries at a hospital A third man was also shot during the incident His injuries were described as not life-threatening Investigators said Carter was known to at least one of the victims though the motive for the shooting remains under investigation Carter faces two counts each of first- and second-degree murder along with additional charges He is currently being held without bond by the Department of Corrections Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512 © 2008-2025 - Shore News Media & Marketing Ltd according to Prince George’s County police officials Officers responded to the 4400 block of 23rd Parkway for a reported stabbing around 10:10 p.m officers found a man inside a home suffering from stab wounds READ MORE | New push for accountability, efficiency within Prince George's County schools The man – later identified as Anthony Armengo-Angeles – was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead Officials identified the person involved and are working with Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office on the investigation The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to call 301-516-2512 or share a tip online HERE 2025 at 12:59 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The PGPD’s Fugitive Unit arrested Shelia Robinson​ on Monday She has been charged with first- and second-degree murder She is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status MD — A 59-year-old Temple Hills woman has been charged in the fatal shooting of her boyfriend 67-year-old Antonio Dillard of Temple Hills Prince George's police were called to an apartment in the 2600 block of Keating Street They found Dillard inside with a gunshot wound He died a short time later at the hospital The PGPD’s Fugitive Unit arrested Shelia Robinson on Monday If anyone has information relevant to this investigation and would like to speak to a detective (7News) — A man is facing charges in connection with a deadly shooting in Temple Hills according to Prince George’s County police officers responded to the 6800 block of Old Branch Avenue for a shooting officers found a man in a home suffering from gunshot wounds READ MORE | DC police seek suspect who stole toilet paper from Southeast store A preliminary investigation revealed the suspect shot Page over an ongoing dispute The suspect was later identified as Damonte Isaiah Harris Harris is charged with murder and is being held without bond 2024 at 12:36 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}On Dec Prince George's police officers were called to the 6100 block of Oxon Hill Road for a report of a shooting of Temple Hills​ outside with gunshot wounds MD — Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Friday morning in Oxon Hill A reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for information that leads to an arrest and indictment in the case Prince George's police officers were called to the 6100 block of Oxon Hill Road for a report of a shooting of Temple Hills outside with gunshot wounds He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect Anyone with information about this case who would like to speak to a detective can call 301-516-2512 (7News) — A woman is dead after she was hit by an unknown driver in Temple Hills police are looking for the vehicle that fled the scene According to the Prince George's County Police Department officers were called to the 4400 block of Saint Barnabas Road just before 9 p.m for the report of a crash involving a pedestrian identified as 37-year-old Portia Newton of Temple Hills Police said Newton was later pronounced deceased on the scene police believe a driver was traveling northbound on Saint Barnabas Road near Leisure Drive when they struck Newton in the roadway Investigators believe the striking vehicle is a white work van The department is asking anyone with information on this hit-and-run to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422 Police said callers who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com 2025 at 11:24 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}On Dec police officers were called to the 6100 block of Oxon Hill Road Officers found Jones outside with gunshot wounds MD — A 17-year-old boy from Temple Hills has been charged in the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Harvey Jones Jr according to Prince George’s County Police A preliminary investigation suggests the shooting was spurred by an argument The police department said they have not been able to draw a connection between the suspect and victim With the assistance of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office the PGPD’s Fugitive Unit took the teen into custody in Calvert County The suspect has been charged with first- and second-degree murder and related charges He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status (7News) — A shooting at a shopping center near Iverson Shopping Mall in Temple Hills according to the Prince George's County Police Department Officials said the shooting occurred at the mall located in the 3700 block of Branch Avenue around 5:50 p.m Police held a news conference on the shooting READ|Police officer involved in crash while responding to emergency in Maryland officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds inside a store This shooting remains under investigation, and anyone with information is urged to submit a tip online HERE (7News) — Two suspects are in custody after a shooting that claimed the life of a 24-year-old in Temple Hills a search is underway for an additional suspect linked to the crime were charged in connection with the murder of Dominique Hodge An individual police have identified as the third suspect is still out there The department released a photo of the person and is asking members of the community to identify him PGPD officers were called to a shooting inside a business in the3700 block of Branch Avenue Officers located Hodge suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and he was later pronounced dead at the scene Officials said no other customers were injured in the incident A responding patrol officer observed three men who matched the description of the suspects nearby Police said the officers asked the individuals to stop but they fled The same officer was able to arrestRodriguez-Corona and recovered a handgun in his possession officers were able to find and arrest Sanders during a traffic stop near 28th Avenue and St Police said they recovered two ghost guns from his car Police believe the suspects targeted Hodge inside the store while he was shopping The motive of the shooting remains unclear Rodriguez-Corona was charged with first and second-degree murder and related charges Sanders was charged with multiple firearms offenses Both suspects are in the custody of the Department of Corrections Police are asking anyone with information about this shooting to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com Two schools in Prince George's County were temporarily locked down amid an ongoing investigation Crossland High School and Thurgood Marshall Middle School in Temple Hills Crossland High School and Thurgood Marshall Middle School in Temple Hills were placed in a precautionary lockdown According to the Prince George's County Police Department the lockdown was "out of an abundance of caution due to an investigation nearby unrelated to the school."  No details about the investigation were provided More information is expected to be released The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Tuesday that it's giving millions of Americans a fresh start by removing medical debt from their credit reports The agency says that some 15 million Americans will have an estimated $49 million in medical bills removed from their credit reports The new CFPB rule bars credit agencies from including medical debt on credit reports and prohibits lenders from using medical information against borrowers seeking loans This goes further than a previous agreement last year when the three major credit agencies agreed to take certain kinds of medical debts off credit reports Advocates have long pushed for a rule like this arguing that medical debt appearing on credit reports is unfair and can put families in dire financial straits possibly keeping them from getting the additional medical care they need or even causing families to fall into homelessness "People who get sick shouldn't have their financial future upended," CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said in a statement announcing the new rules "The CFPB's final rule will close a special carveout that has allowed debt collectors to abuse the credit reporting system to coerce people into paying medical bills they may not even owe." The CFPB says its research has found that medical debt isn't a good indicator of borrowers' ability to pay other debts and that consumers are frequently asked to pay bills that should be covered by insurance or other programs Economist Benedic Ippolito of the American Enterprise Institute a think tank that advocates for free markets believes that CFPB's new rule could bring unintended consequences to healthcare consumers eliminating medical debts from credit reports reduces the consequences of not paying a health care bill but it does reduce the incentive to pay the bills." Ippolito told Morning Edition this week Taking away these consequences, Ippolito argues, could change how providers go about collecting payments. For example, he said, some providers are already seeking higher payment before a medical service is provided "If you're somebody who may or may not be able to afford a bill now suddenly you might not be able to get the service if you can't pay ahead of time compared to the status quo," Ippolito said "So there are important trade-offs to consider." He also said it's important to consider that a lot of existing medical debt stems from routine healthcare services as opposed to exorbitant and unexpected healthcare costs that sometimes capture headlines But that routine care for many adults can be related to critical treatment of chronic illnesses like cancer or diabetes access and performance at health care research nonprofit The Commonwealth Fund A November 2024 survey conducted by the Commonwealth Fund found that about half of all adults with medical debt say it's from treatment of existing conditions The survey also suggests that a lot of medical debt is related to treating chronic conditions "Why should we make it impossible for people to move forward with their lives because of something that happened to them that they had a medical crisis?" Collins said Collins said CFPB's new rule is an important step forward She believes the healthcare industry will ultimately need to address drivers of costs particularly hospitals as they charge patients based on prices they negotiate with insurance companies "The drivers of the medical debt don't go away The rule treats a symptom but not the causes," Collins said The CFPB's rule could post an early test for President-elect Donald Trump. While he could reverse it, he would be undoing a move that is popular with many Americans The agency estimates that the new rule could boost the credit ratings of Americans with medical debt by an average of 20 points The rule would go into effect in about 60 days Chopra has been director of the CFPB since 2021 Trump has not named his choice to lead the bureau Become an NPR sponsor (7News) — A man was found dead inside a Prince George's County Maryland home after an early morning shooting Tuesday Officials said police found the man in the 6800 block of Old Branch Avenue in the Temple Hills area at around 2:40 a.m The victim was identified on Wednesday as James Page Prince George's County police are looking for a suspect in this case; anyone with information is asked to anonymously contact PG Crime Solvers via their website (click here) 2024 at 5:02 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Detectives have identified the individual involved in the incident and are working in conjunction with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding the investigation No other information has been released by the police department MD — Police are investigating a domestic-related fatal stabbing that happened Friday night in Temple Hills Prince George's police officers were called to the 4400 block of 23rd Parkway for a report of a stabbing They found 27-year-old Anthony Armengo-Angeles of Temple Hills inside a home with stab wounds He was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead Detectives have identified the individual involved in the incident and are working in conjunction with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding the investigation Anyone with additional information about this case who would like to speak to a detective can call 301-516-2512 The county’s state’s attorney pledged to seek the strongest penalties possible once suspects are arrested police believe at least two suspects opened fire at someone during a community Independence Day event on Akron Street in the Temple Hills area PGPD says someone may have then fired back Police say the men’s injuries are not life-threatening but the six-year-old boy was left in critical condition Residents of Akron Street tell 7News that the shooting happened during what is usually an event aimed at kids hosted in the neighborhood every year and neighborhood residents were setting off fireworks when the shooting happened Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy called the crime at the usually family-friendly event “outrageous,” and promised justice once suspects are captured “We will be charging them once they are identified with the maximum charges and seeking the maximum penalties because this is something that we cannot stand for in this community,” Braveboy said Police say one of the adult victims was grazed by a bullet and the other adult who was hit was taken to the hospital with injuries that were also not life-threatening police said the boy remained in critical condition 2025 at 1:45 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}On Feb Prince George's police officers responded to a call about a reported shooting in the 2600 block of Keating Street inside an apartment building with a gunshot wound MD — A 67-year-old Virginia man was fatally shot in Temple Hills Wednesday night A reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case Prince George's police officers responded to a call about a reported shooting in the 2600 block of Keating Street Officers found 67-year-old Antonio Dillard of Woodbridge Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s) Anyone with information about this case can call detectives at 301-516-2512 TEMPLE HILLS, M.D. — A 59-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of her boyfriend in Temple Hills, police said Shelia Robinson is accused of killing 67-year-old Antonio Dillard on February 19. Officers responded to a reported shooting at approximately 11:05 p.m. in the 2600 block of Keating Street, where they found Dillard inside an apartment building with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Fugitive Unit arrested Robinson on Monday She has been charged with first- and second-degree murder and is being held without bond Anyone with information is asked to contact homicide detectives at 301-516-2512