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Arrest Made In Upper Marlboro Shooting: Sheriff Arrest Made In Upper Marlboro Shooting: Sheriff
Arrest Made In Upper Marlboro Shooting: Sheriff A man accused of shooting at two people in District Heights last April was arrested this week on multiple assault-related charges in Upper Marlboro, authorities say. Derrell Marcel Brown allegedly shot at two victims who were able to flee the scene without injury on the 6800 block of Atwood Street on Friday, April 29, according to the Prince George's County Police. Brown has been charged with first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and other firearm and assault-related charges.  For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Child Injured In Prince George's Drive-By Shooting: VIDEO RELEASED Child Injured In Prince George's Drive-By Shooting: VIDEO RELEASED
Child Injured In Prince George's Drive-By Shooting: Video Released The Prince George's County Police Department has released footage of a recent shooting that injured a 4-year-old child and teenager.  The shooting happened in the 6700 block of Alpine Street in District Heights around 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, police said. The video shows two vehicles stopping in the street near a group of people sitting near the road then firing shots.  Detectives release video of brazen shooting in the City of District Heights. More info: https://t.co/cdc9uAe67r pic.twitter.com/HZZS1kuLxP — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) May 6, 2022 The child and teenager were said to ha…

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by David Cifarelli
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Victim ID'd In Recent Suitland Shooting: Police Victim ID'd In Recent Suitland Shooting: Police
Victim ID'd In Recent Suitland Shooting: Police A District Heights man is dead following a fatal Suitland shooting that happened over the weekend, authorities said. Demarcus Butler, 30, was found unresponsive and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the driver's side of an SUV around 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 3, Prince George's County Police said. Butler died a few hours later at a local hospital, police said.  The investigation is ongoing a reward of up to $25,000 is being offered to anyone with information about the case.  Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 301-516-2512. Anonymous tips can …

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by David Cifarelli
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Suspect Arrested For Recent District Heights Homicide: Police Suspect Arrested For Recent District Heights Homicide: Police
Suspect Arrested For Recent District Heights Homicide: Police A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal District Heights shooting that happened earlier this week, authorities said.  Antione Gray, 32, is being held without bail after being charged in connection with the murder of Arthur Weeks Jr., 43, on Friday, April 1, Prince George's Police said.  Officers found Weeks suffering from a gunshot wound in a parking lot in the 3200 block of Walters Lane around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, police said. Weeks later died at nearby hospital.  Initial investigation revealed both men had gotten into an argument before Gray shot Wee…

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by David Cifarelli
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Victim ID'd In Fatal District Heights Shooting: Police Victim ID'd In Fatal District Heights Shooting: Police
Victim ID'd In Fatal District Heights Shooting: Police One person is dead in a late-night District Heights shooting, authorities said. Arthur Weeks Jr., 43, was found suffering from a gunshot wound in a parking lot in the 3200 block of Walters Lane around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, Prince George's Police said.  Weeks was taken to a local hospital where he later died, police said.  A reward of up to $25,000 is now being offered to anyone with information regarding the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 301-516-2512 or PGCrimeSolvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. Anonymous tips can…

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by David Cifarelli
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District Heights Man, 20, Charged With 2021 Landover Homicide: Police District Heights Man, 20, Charged With 2021 Landover Homicide: Police
District Heights Man, 20, Charged With 2021 Landover Homicide: Police A District Heights man has been arrested and charged with gunning down a DC man in Landover in 2021, authorities said.  Charlie Stevenson, 20, was arrested and charged with the first-degree murder of Anthony Forest, 34, Prince George's County Police said. He is currently being held without bail.  Police responded for a reported shooting in the 1900 block of Belle Haven Drive around 5:40 p.m. on October 22, 2021, police said.  Upon arrival, officers found Forest suffering from gunshot wounds in a parking lot. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died, police said.&…

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by David Cifarelli
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Victim ID'd In Weekend District Heights Shooting: Police Victim ID'd In Weekend District Heights Shooting: Police
Victim ID'd In Weekend District Heights Shooting: Police Prince George's Police have identified the victim of a shooting that took place in District Heights over the weekend, the department said.  Donte Morton, 28, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a parking lot in the 8500 block of Ashwood Drive at about 3 a.m. on Sunday, March 20, police said. He was pronounced dead at the at a local hospital shortly after.  Another adult male also sustained non-life-threatening injuries from the shooting, police added. Initial investigation revealed the suspect and the victims both fired guns during the altercation, police said. Investigator…

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by David Cifarelli
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DC Rapper 'Big Wizzle' Identified As Victim Of District Heights Shooting DC Rapper 'Big Wizzle' Identified As Victim Of District Heights Shooting
DC Rapper 'Big Wizzle' Identified As Victim Of District Heights Shooting The victim of a deadly Friday, March 18 shooting in District Heights has been identified as a 24-year-old Washington DC rapper. Markelle Morrow — also known as "Goonew Rap" and "Big Wizzle" — was gunned down on the 3400 block of Walters Lane around 5:45 p.m., Prince George's County Police said. RIP to DMV rapper Goonew Rap who was killed this evening on the 3400 Bl. of Walters Ln. in District Hts, M.D and pronounced dead after life saving measures failed. PGPD is investigating this as a Homicide Shooting.🙏🏾🕊 pic.twitter.com/6IM9ISh7al — Anthony Tilghman (@AnthonyTilghman) March 19, 2022…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
1 Dead In Late Afternoon District Heights Shooting; Second Night In A Row: Police 1 Dead In Late Afternoon District Heights Shooting; Second Night In A Row: Police
1 Dead In Late Afternoon District Heights Shooting; Second Night In A Row: Police Prince George's County police were on scene of a fatal shooting that occurred in the 3400 block of Walters Lane in District Heights, the department said on Twitter. Officers first responded to the area around 5:40 p.m. on Friday, March 18. Upon arrival, they found one an adult man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, police said.  Prelim: At approx. 5:40 pm, officers responded to the area for a report of a shooting. Once on scene, they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a hospital for life threating injuries. At approx. 7:30 pm, the victi…

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by David Cifarelli
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Victim ID'd In Late Afternoon District Heights Shooting: Police Victim ID'd In Late Afternoon District Heights Shooting: Police
Victim ID'd In Late Afternoon District Heights Shooting: Police Detectives have identified the victim in Thursday evening's fatal shooting in District Heights as 36-year-old David Lorenzo Smith of Washington, DC. Officers first responded to the 6400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue shortly before 5 p.m., the department said on Twitter. We are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 6400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in District Heights. pic.twitter.com/xa5WGJnwsQ — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) March 17, 2022 Upon arrival, they found Smith on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  Detectives are wor…

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by David Cifarelli
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Search Under Way For Missing Man In Prince George's Search Under Way For Missing Man In Prince George's
Search Under Way For Missing Man In Prince George's UPDATE: Gregory Cook has been located unharmed. ORIGINAL STORY: Police in Prince George’s County are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing man.  Gregory Cook, 59, was last seen on the 6000 block of Parkland Court in District Heights at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Feb. 2. Cook is a black male, 5’6” tall and 192 pounds. He was last seen wearing a navy Columbia jacket, white/gray t-shirt, gray sweatpants, and white/gray Under Armor shoes. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Westphalia Division VIII Investig…

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by Cecilia Levine
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$25K Reward Offered In Deadly Maryland Shooting Of 24-Year-Old Victim $25K Reward Offered In Deadly Maryland Shooting Of 24-Year-Old Victim
$25K Reward Offered In Deadly Maryland Shooting Of 24-Year-Old Victim A $25,000 reward is being offered in the shooting death of a 24-year-old man in Prince George's. Nathaniel Hampton III, of Upper Marlboro, was killed just after midnight on Tuesday, Feb. 2 on the 6500 block of Hil Mar Drive in District Heights, county police said. Hampton was found unresponsive in the driver’s seat of a parked car with gunshot wounds to the body. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Detectives are looking to identify a suspect(s) and a motive. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Tipsters will ne…

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by Cecilia Levine