PGPD Detectives Charge Suspect in Domestic-Related Shooting in Town of Fairmount Heights

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Charles Kelly, Jr.
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Homicide Unit detectives charged a suspect in connection with a domestic-related homicide in the Town of Fairmount Heights on Tuesday. The suspect is 43-year-old Charles Kelly, Jr., of the 2400 block of Fairhill Drive in Suitland. He is charged with fatally shooting 20-year-old Briana Green of Suitland.

On October 15th, at approximately 8:15 pm, officers with the Fairmount Heights Police Department responded to the 1000 block of 56th Avenue for a shooting. They discovered Green inside of a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation reveals the motive for this fatal shooting is domestic-related. Kelly and the victim were in a relationship.

Kelly is charged with first and second degree murder and additional charges. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all homicides in the Town of Fairmount Heights.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. 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.)

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