PGPD Detectives Arrest Suspect in December 2020 Fatal Shooting

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Detectives with our Homicide Unit arrested 37-year-old Everton Lewis of the 3300 block of Teagarden Circle in Silver Spring for a murder in December of 2020. He is charged with fatally shooting 34-year-old Anthoneil Hunter of Temple Hills.

On December 26, 2020, at approximately 11:00 pm, patrol officers responded to the 6800 block of Red Top Road in the Takoma Park area for a shooting. Officers located the victim inside of an apartment suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed Lewis and the victim got into an argument which escalated into a shooting. They were known to each other.



Lewis is charged with first and second degree murder and additional charges. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections. A commissioner ordered him held on a no-bond status.

If anyone has information on this case, 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), or 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 20-0060390.
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