PGPD Detectives Arrest Suspect in Capitol Heights Homicide

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Jason Fogle​

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit arrested and charged a suspect for a murder in Capitol Heights in January. The suspect is 36-year-old Jason Fogle of the 2100 block of Brooks Drive in District Heights. He’s charged with the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Curtis Lee Edwards Jr. of Suitland. He’s also charged with the attempted murder of a second, surviving victim.

On January 16, 2021, at approximately 12:40 pm, patrol officers responded to the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike for a shooting. Officers located Edwards inside of a car suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene. A second victim was also shot. His injuries are not considered life-threatening. The suspect was also shot during the incident. He has since been released from the hospital and is now in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

The preliminary investigation revealed Fogle and the victims were known to each other. The shooting stemmed from an argument. Fogle is charged with first and second degree murder, attempted first and second degree murder and additional charges.

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 21-00002594.

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