Police ID Two Men Shot, Killed Within Four Hours In Prince George's County

Police have released the name of the Bladensburg man who was gunned down in an apartment building stairwell over the holiday weekend, authorities say.

Police release name of man gunned down in apartment complex stairwell
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Annie DeVoe

09/06/2022 12:30 p.m.

Duane Ellis, 43, was found shot to death in the stairwell of the building in the 4200 block of 58th Avenue around 9:15 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 4, according to Prince George's County police.

A $25,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in connection to the murder.

Detectives do not believe that the killing was a random incident, and are currently working to identify a suspect and motive for the crime.

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives 301-516-2512.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

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