PGPD Detectives Arrest Suspect for Fatal Shooting in Lanham

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Rome Watkins​

Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives identified and arrested the suspect wanted for a recent fatal shooting in Lanham. The suspect is 22-year-old Rome Watkins of the 2800 block of Hornbeam Court in Glenarden. He’s charged in connection with the murder of 27-year-old Tavon Davis of Laurel.

On October 5, 2020, at approximately 11:40 pm, patrol officers were called to the 5600 block of Duchaine Drive for a shooting. Officers discovered Davis outside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect and victim were known to each other. The motive for the fatal shooting remains under investigation. Watkins is charged with first degree murder, second degree murder and related charges. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections. A court commissioner ordered him held on a no-bond status.

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.) Please refer to case number 20-0046557.

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