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Gunman Admits To Fatal Shooting Weeks After Man Found Dead In Takoma Park Stairwell, Police Say Gunman Admits To Fatal Shooting Weeks After Man Found Dead In Takoma Park Stairwell, Police Say
Wilmer Echenique-Navarro Accused Of Murder In Takoma Park Police have arrested a 22-year-old man who is accused of murdering a man who was found in the stairwell of a Prince George's County apartment building last month. Capitol Heights resident Wilmer Echenique-Navarro has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Derek Coleman, which he has already admitted to, according to investigators. At approximately 7:15 a.m. on March 3, officers were called to the 6700 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Takoma Park, where they found Coleman suffering from a gunshot wound. Coleman, who has no fixed address, was pronou…
Trio Involved In Fatal Shooting Of 17-Year-Old In Northwest DC Get Prison Time Trio Involved In Fatal Shooting Of 17-Year-Old In Northwest DC Get Prison Time
Trio Involved In Fatal Shooting Of 17-Year-Old In Northwest DC Get Prison Time Three men were given prison time for their roles in the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old in Northwest DC in 2020, authorities announced. Two District residents and a man from Maryland are all heading to prison after admitting to their roles in the fatal shooting of Taijhon Wyatt that also left another person injured, according to the Department of Justice. Those charged:  Trey Prillerman, 19, of Washington, DC; Nelfy Hernandez, 20, of Washington, DC; Deandre Levy, 22, of Gaithersburg.  Court documents state that at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 10, 2020, Wyatt was walking …
Suspect Charged In Deadly Adelphi Shooting: Police Suspect Charged In Deadly Adelphi Shooting: Police
Charles Dent Murder Arrest A suspect has been charged with fatally shooting a 43-year-old man near an apartment complex in Adelphi last week. Jamar Welch Sr., 36, of Takoma Park, was charged with first- and second-degree murder and other offenses, PGPD said Tuesday, April 2. He is accused of shooting Charles Dent of Hyattsville during an argument near the 1800 block of Metzerott Road in Adelphi around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. Dent was found wounded from gunfire and pronounced dead at the scene. Welch was arrested in Washington DC, where he remains pending extradition to Prince George’s County. Anyone …
Man Charged With Murder Weeks After Teen Found Shot To Death In Northwest DC Alley: MPD Man Charged With Murder Weeks After Teen Found Shot To Death In Northwest DC Alley: MPD
Man Charged With Murder Weeks After Teen Found Shot To Death In Northwest DC Alley: MPD Members of the Metropolitan Police Department have arrested a 42-year-old man following a weeks-long investigation into the fatal shooting of a teen whose body was found in a Northwest DC alley. Southeast resident Rico Antjuan Parker has been charged with first-degree murder while armed in connection to the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Jabari Malloy in late February, authorities announced. Police say that shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, officers were called to investigate reported gunshots in the 700 block of Morton Street NW, and when they arrived to investigate, found Mallow …
Two Arrested For Fatal Shooting Of Toddler In Langley Park: Police Two Arrested For Fatal Shooting Of Toddler In Langley Park: Police
Two Arrested For Fatal Shooting Of Toddler In Langley Park: Police Detectives in Prince George's County worked around the clock and have apprehended two men wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of a 2-year-old child on Thursday outside a Langley Park apartment complex. Lewisdale residents Israel Fuentes, Jr., 33, and Johnny Alejandro Turcios, 28, have been arrested for their roles in the death of Jeremy Poou-Caceres shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8. The boy's mother was also shot during the incident, but her injuries were considered non-life-threatening. Assistant Chief Hale and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Public Safety and Homeland…
Man Accused Of Shooting, Killing Roommate During Dispute In Springdale: Police Man Accused Of Shooting, Killing Roommate During Dispute In Springdale: Police
Man Accused Of Shooting, Killing Roommate During Dispute In Springdale: Police A dispute between roommates turned deadly for a 27-year-old man who was allegedly killed in Prince George's County by someone living with him, police say. Richard Bennaugh, 38, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection to the fatal shooting of Domonique Scott Hayes in their Berrywood Lane home in Springdale on Wednesday afternoon. At around 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 10, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 2800 block of Berrywood Lane, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers found Hayes inside the home suffering from…
Man Found Shot To Death Inside Springdale Home: Police (DEVELOPING) Man Found Shot To Death Inside Springdale Home: Police (DEVELOPING)
Man Found Shot To Death Inside Springdale Home: Police (Developing) A death investigation has been launched in Prince George's County after a man was found shot and killed in an area home, police say. At around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 2800 block of Berrywood Lane in Springdale, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers found a man inside the home suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. FATAL SHOOTING: Officers responded to the 2800 block of Berrywood Lane at approx. 12:30 pm for a reported shooting. Once on scen…
Nephew Who Killed Uncle In Brandywine Found Dead In Another State: Cops Nephew Who Killed Uncle In Brandywine Found Dead In Another State: Cops
Nephew Who Killed Uncle In Brandywine Found Dead In Another State: Cops A New Jersey man wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of his uncle in Maryland was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Atlantic City, police say. On Monday night, Nov. 20, 62-year-old Lewis Parker, Sr. was found inside his Brandywine home, and during the course of the investigation, his nephew, 29-year-old Somers Point, NJ resident Elijah Drew was identified as a suspect. A warrant was issued for Drew's arrest, but the investigation came to an unexpected ending when the Prince George's Police Department was told on Tuesday, Nov. 21, that Drew had died by suicide, they sa…
Two Suspects At Large After Fatal Maryland Shooting Earlier This Year: Police Two Suspects At Large After Fatal Maryland Shooting Earlier This Year: Police
Two Suspects At Large After Fatal Maryland Shooting Earlier This Year: Police Two more men are wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of Deandre Keith in Montgomery County earlier this year, authorities announced on Monday. A fresh alert was issued by the Montgomery County Department of Police on Nov. 6 after warrants were obtained for D'Andre Lukes and D'Angelo Holley (pictured above) for their alleged involvement in Ellis' death on Sunday, March 5 inside a car outside the Sweet Sweet Kitchen in the 900 block of Bonifant Street. During the investigation, police say that Washington, DC resident Lukes, 21, and Holley, 24, who has no known address, have been ident…
Shooting Suspect At Large After Teen Found Dead In Southeast DC: MPD Shooting Suspect At Large After Teen Found Dead In Southeast DC: MPD
Shooting Suspect At Large After Teen Found Dead In Southeast DC: MPD Recognize him?  The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to identify and locate a man wanted for his potential role in a fatal shooting that left a teenager dead in Southeast DC. Police say that late last month, officers were called to the 2300 block of Green Street SE, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they found 16-year-old Jamal Jones, who has no known address, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. On Saturday, Oct. 14, the department released photos and a video of …
District Man Admits To Violent Murder Of Single Mom, Ex In Northwest DC District Man Admits To Violent Murder Of Single Mom, Ex In Northwest DC
District Man Admits To Violent Murder Of Single Mom, Ex In Northwest DC District resident Carson Posey is facing a long stay behind bars after being identified by his dying ex-girlfriend following a fatal shooting three years ago. Posey, 24, pleaded guilty on Friday to second-degree murder while armed for the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Shantal Hill in April 2020 near the Tyler House Apartments in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street NW, federal authorities announced. According to court documents, shortly before 10:50 p.m. on April 15, 2020, Posey shot Hill nine times in the leg, buttocks, and chest, though she did not go down before flagging down her kille…
Police ID Student Shot, Killed Near DuVal High School Police ID Student Shot, Killed Near DuVal High School
Police ID Student Shot, Killed Near DuVal High School Police have identified the teen girl who was shot and killed on Monday in Prince George's County. Jayda Medrano-Moore, 16, of Greenbelt, was pronounced dead after a shooting near DuVal High School, where she was a student, authorities confirmed. The Prince George's County Police Department were called to the intersection of Palamear Drive and Woodstream Drive in Lanham on Monday, Sept. 11 to investigate a reported shooting. Police say that before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, Medrano-Moore was rushed to an area hospital in critical condition, prompting lockdowns at DuVal High School and …
Shooting Victim Found Outside Capitol Heights Hotel Dies At Hospital: Police Shooting Victim Found Outside Capitol Heights Hotel Dies At Hospital: Police
Shooting Victim Found Outside Capitol Heights Hotel Dies At Hospital: Police Police are investigating after a 37-year-old man was shot and killed at a Maryland hotel.  Oxon Hill resident Demetric Martin died at an area hospital after being found suffering from gunshot wounds over the weekend at the La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham DC Metro Capital Beltway on Hampton Park Boulevard in Capitol Heights. Officers were called to the hotel at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 22 to investigate the shooting. Upon arrival, they found Martin outside of the building suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to an area hospital where he late…
Police ID Man Killed By Armored Truck Employee At Starbucks Near Forestville Mall Police ID Man Killed By Armored Truck Employee At Starbucks Near Forestville Mall
Police ID Man Killed By Armored Truck Employee At Starbucks Near Forestville Mall Police have identified the 35-year-old man who was shot and killed inside a Maryland Starbucks on Wednesday afternoon. Upper Marlboro resident Jonathan Griffin was shot by an armored truck employee at the coffee shop early in the afternoon on Wednesday, July 19 while both were behind the counter, police say. Members of the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 3400 block of Donnell Drive in Forestville at approximately 2 p.m. on Wednesday to investigate a fatal shooting. Officials said that an armored truck driver was inside Starbucks doing business with store employe…
Targeted Fatal Shooting Under Investigation In Prince George's County: Police (DEVELOPING) Targeted Fatal Shooting Under Investigation In Prince George's County: Police (DEVELOPING)
Targeted Fatal Shooting Under Investigation In Prince George's County: Police (Developing) A second fatal shooting is under investigation in Prince George's County hours after an armored truck employee at a Forestville coffee shop gunned down a man on Wednesday afternoon. Police say that officers were called to the 1200 block of Fairmont Heights Drive shortly before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, where there was a reported shooting in the area. Upon arrival, officers found a man - who has not been identified by investigators - suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died on Wednesday. Detectives said that it is not believed to be …
Armored Truck Employee Kills Man Behind Counter At Prince George's Starbucks: Police (UPDATED) Armored Truck Employee Kills Man Behind Counter At Prince George's Starbucks: Police (UPDATED)
Armored Truck Employee Kills Man Behind Counter At Prince George's Starbucks: Police (Updated) One person was killed on Wednesday afternoon when a strange scene played out at a Prince George's County coffee shop. Members of the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 3400 block of Donnell Drive in Forestville at approximately 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, where there was a report of a fatal shooting. Officials said that an armored truck driver was inside the coffee shop doing business with store employees when a man - whose name has not been disclosed - went behind the counter without permission. The armored truck employee fired his weapon, killing the man. It is…
Gunman At Large After Two Killed In Shooting At Charles County Apartment: Sheriff Gunman At Large After Two Killed In Shooting At Charles County Apartment: Sheriff
Gunman At Large After Two Killed In Shooting At Charles County Apartment: Sheriff An investigation has been launched after two people were found shot and killed in Southern Maryland. Members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office were called at approximately 5:45 a.m. on Friday, June 9, to the 2500 block of Lake Drive in Waldorf, where there was a reports of shots fired with at least one person down. Upon arrival to the parking lot of an area apartment complex, investigators found Deangelo C’Quan Beale, 24, of Waldorf, who was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting. Later in the morning, a second victim, Marquise Deontae Jackson, 22, who has no known address, was …
Two Killed In Fatal Charles County Shooting, Sheriff Says (DEVELOPING) Two Killed In Fatal Charles County Shooting, Sheriff Says (DEVELOPING)
Two Killed In Fatal Charles County Shooting, Sheriff Says (Developing) The bodies of two men were found in the parking lot of a Charles County apartment complex early on Friday morning following a fatal shooting, according to the sheriff's office. Investigators were called to a building on Lake Drive in Waldorf at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Friday, June 9, where there were reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, they found a man who was pronounced dead at the scene from gunshot wounds in the parking lot. A second man was later located at an area hospital, where he too died from his injuries. The two are believed to be connected, according to the Charles County…
Greenbelt Teen Dead After Escalator Fight Leads To Fatal Shooting On Metro Train Platform Greenbelt Teen Dead After Escalator Fight Leads To Fatal Shooting On Metro Train Platform
Greenbelt Teen Dead After Escalator Fight Leads To Fatal Shooting On Metro Train Platform A teen suspect has been apprehended following the latest fatal shooting inside the Wheaton Metro Station in Montgomery County earlier this month. Gaithersburg resident Emmanuel Leonard Simmonds, 16, has been charged with murder in connection to the death of 18-year-old Tenneson Vaughn Leslie, Jr., of Greenbelt, earlier this year in a fight that rapidly escalated and turned deadly. The arrest came after detectives learned that Simmonds and other minors were on an escalator, along with Leslie and a second group of friends, when the altercation broke out on Thursday, May 18 at the Georgia Aven…
Greenbelt Teen Dead After Escalator Fight Leads To Fatal Shooting On Metro Train Platform Greenbelt Teen Dead After Escalator Fight Leads To Fatal Shooting On Metro Train Platform
Greenbelt Teen Dead After Escalator Fight Leads To Fatal Shooting On Metro Train Platform New details have been released by police in Montgomery County after a fatal shooting inside the Wheaton Metro Station overnight left a teen dead. Tennyson Vaughn Leslie, Jr., 18, of Greenbelt, has been identified as the person who was struck and killed shortly before 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 18 at the station on Georgia Avenue. Police say that Leslie was found by responding officers suffering from a gunshot wound. He was treated at the scene before being taken to a local hospital in critical condition, where he later died on Thursday night. The initial investigation determined that Leslie …
Gunman At Large After Killing 33-Year-Old Hyattsville Man In District Heights: Police Gunman At Large After Killing 33-Year-Old Hyattsville Man In District Heights: Police
Gunman At Large After Killing 33-Year-Old Hyattsville Man In District Heights: Police New details have been released by the Prince George’s County Police Department as they continue to investigate a fatal early morning shooting in District Heights. Hyattsville resident Brian Ray Campbell, 33, has been identified as the victim in a fatal shooting that was reported early on Sunday, April 30, though his shooter remains at large. Detectives are on scene working to establish suspect(s) and motive in this case. If anyone has any information, please call @PGCrimeSolvers 1-866-411-TIPS pic.twitter.com/IZybRrXUwm — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) April 30, 2023 At approximately 3:45 a.m. o…
Killer In Custody Following Two-Week Investigation Into Glen Burnie Shooting: Police Killer In Custody Following Two-Week Investigation Into Glen Burnie Shooting: Police
Killer In Custody Following Two-Week Investigation Into Glen Burnie Shooting: Police A Maryland teenager has been apprehended following a two-week investigation into a fatal shooting in Anne Arundel County. Glen Burnie resident Dominic Taylor, 19, was apprehended by members of the Anne Arundel County Police Department for his alleged role in the death of Brandon Williams earlier this month, authorities announced on Thursday, April 27. Update:Over the last two weeks, homicide detectives worked tirelessly on this investigation. Through investigative means, they identified and charged Dominic Taylor with the murder of Brandon Williams. Arrested:Dominic Taylor19-year-oldGle…
One Killed In Midday Prince George's County Shooting: Police (DEVELOPING) One Killed In Midday Prince George's County Shooting: Police (DEVELOPING)
One Killed In Midday Prince George's County Shooting: Police (Developing) A man is dead after a shooting in Prince George's County, authorities said. Police were called to the 8500 block of Greenbelt Road around 2 p.m., Thursday, March 30, according to Prince George's County Police. Once on the scene, police located a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in the 8500 block of Greenbelt Road. At approx. 1:50 pm, officers responded to the location for a report of a shooting. Once on scene, they located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on scene. pi…
Off-Duty Security Guard Killed Outside Popular Temple Hills Business: Police Off-Duty Security Guard Killed Outside Popular Temple Hills Business: Police
Off-Duty Security Guard Killed Outside Popular Temple Hills Business: Police An off-duty security guard was shot and killed late on Thursday night outside of a Prince George's County skiing rink that he worked at, police say. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 3100 block of Branch Avenue, where there was a reported shooting near DMV All Skate Social in Temple Hills. We are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 3100 block of Branch Ave in Temple Hills. pic.twitter.com/0dlmbuPeqS — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) February 24, 2023 Upon arrival, officers found sufferin…
Man Killed In Parking Lot Attack In Capitol Heights Man Killed In Parking Lot Attack In Capitol Heights
Man Killed In Parking Lot Attack In Capitol Heights Police are offering a $25,000 reward for information about a fatal shooting of a Largo man that occurred in Capitol Heights, authorities in Prince George's County announced. Police have identified 30-year-old Brandon Avery Presson as the victim in the shooting that occurred on the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 13, according to officials.  Officers were called to the 1800 block of Ritchie Station Court shortly before 5 p.m., Monday afternoon.  Police say that they located Presson suffering from a gunshot wound in a nearby parking lot, and pronounced him dead at the scene.  Inves…
Shopping Center Shooting Suspect In Custody, Anne Arundel Police Say Shopping Center Shooting Suspect In Custody, Anne Arundel Police Say
Shopping Center Shooting Suspect In Custody, Anne Arundel Police Say Police say that a 34-year-old Severn man has been arrested and charged for the fatal shooting of a man in the Ridgeview Plaza Shopping Center in Hanover. Alexander Vaughn Williams was apprehended by homicide detectives from the Anne Arundel County Police Department for his alleged role in the murder of Odenton resident Markus Nocho, 26, in the shopping center on Wednesday, Jan. 25. At approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday night, officers responded to the shopping center in the 2600 block of Annapolis Road in Hanover to investigate reports of a shooting in the parking lot. Upon arrival, offic…
Middle Schooler Killed By DC Gunman Thinking He Was Breaking Into Cars Middle Schooler Killed By DC Gunman Thinking He Was Breaking Into Cars
Middle Schooler Killed By DC Gunman Thinking He Was Breaking Into Cars A 13-year-old boy was killed in Washington, D.C. by a man who reportedly thought he was breaking into a car, authorities say. Karon Blake was shot by a resident who armed himself after he "heard noises and observed someone that appeared to be tampering with vehicles" just before 4 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 7 in the 1000 block of Quincy Street, according to Metropolitan police. After the shooting, police were called and Blake was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.  You can replace a car, you can’t replace a child. Karon Blake should be alive. https://t.co/fLBVOjdHxw — …
Swift Arrest Made After Body Found In Maryland Apartment Swift Arrest Made After Body Found In Maryland Apartment
Swift Arrest Made After Body Found In Maryland Apartment A suspect was arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in Cockeysville, authorities say. Officers initially responded to the unit block of Queensbridge Court around 6 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7 after reports of a shooting, according to Baltimore County Police. When officers arrived to the scene, they located Azayn Antrobus, 23, dead at the scene from apparent gunshot wounds. A suspect was arrested about an hour after Antrobus was found dead in the apartment on Queensbridge Court. 
Police ID Hyattsville Man Gunned Down, Shooter At Large Police ID Hyattsville Man Gunned Down, Shooter At Large
Police ID Hyattsville Man Gunned Down, Shooter At Large Police are offering a $25,000 reward in hopes of identifying the suspect involved in the fatal shooting of a Hyattsville man, authorities announce. Jose Arroyo Salazar, 28, was found suffering from gunshot wounds outside in the 1500 block of Madison Street, around 10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11, according to Prince George's County police. Salazar was pronounced dead on the scene. Investigators are working to identify the suspect(s) and determine a motive. If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remai…
Midday Murder Suspect At Large Following Maryland Shooting, Police Say Midday Murder Suspect At Large Following Maryland Shooting, Police Say
Midday Murder Suspect At Large Following Maryland Shooting, Police Say One person was killed in Maryland on Tuesday in the middle of the afternoon following a reported fatal shooting, authorities say. Eastern District patrol officers from the Baltimore City Police Department responded shortly before 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15 to the 2600 block of East Hoffman Street, where there was a report of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, officers say that they found an adult man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Aid was rendered and the victim was transported to an area hospital by paramedics, where he was pronounced dead later on Tuesday afternoon, the agen…
Cargo Van Shooting Suspect At-Large Months After I-95 Maryland Murder: State Police Cargo Van Shooting Suspect At-Large Months After I-95 Maryland Murder: State Police
Cargo Van Shooting Suspect At-Large Months After I-95 Maryland Murder: State Police Maryland State Police have issued a fresh alert as they attempt to locate a shooting suspect who fatally shot a man on I-95 in January. Charles Harrison Marks, IV, 42, of Pasadena, was heading north near Route 100 in Elkridge when he was struck by gunfire through the driver's side window around 3:40 p.m. Jan. 30, police said. He was rushed to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center where he continues to receive treatment for injuries sustained during the incident. Marks was the driver and sole occupant of the white cargo van, pictured above. Crime scene technicians responded to the scene …