PGPD Detectives Arrest Two Suspects for Fatal Shooting in Oxon Hill

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The Homicide Unit arrested and charged two suspects for a murder in Oxon Hill earlier this month. The suspects are 18-year-old Ramal Cheatham of the 1100 block of Kennebec Street in Oxon Hill and 19-year-old Lawrence Anthony Ford Jr. of the 1400 block of Iverson Street in Oxon Hill. They are charged with the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Kevontae Clyburn of Oxon Hill.


On March 6, 2021, at approximately 7:50 pm, patrol officers responded to the 4900 block of Glassmanor Drive for a shooting. The victim was located outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.



The preliminary investigation revealed the suspects shot the victim during a robbery. The suspects and victim were known to each other. Cheatham and Ford are charged with first and second degree murder, robbery and related charges. They are in the custody of the Department of Corrections. A commissioner ordered them 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, 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 21-0010370.

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