Firefighter shot dead, another injured while responding to call in Maryland

April 16, 2016 13:49

A firefighter was shot and killed, and a second one critically injured while responding to a medical call at a home in Maryland, authorities said.John Ulmschneider, 39, died following the shooting Friday night in Prince George's County, fire officials said.

The firefighters were responding to a call from a "concerned citizen" about the occupant in the home, said county Police Chief Henry P. Stawinski.As they tried to enter the home, the occupant shot them, he said.

Specifics on the call were unclear, but authorities said it was medical-related.A suspect is in custody.

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