PGPD Detectives Investigate Fatal Shooting in Temple Hills

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Detectives with our Homicide Unit are investigating the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Bernard Lewis Jr. of Temple Hills. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On June 2, 2022, at approximately 11:30 am, patrol officers were called to the 4400 block of 23rd Parkway for a report of a shooting. The officers discovered Lewis outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and a motive.

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives 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 number 22-0026671.


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