PGPD Detectives Investigate Homicide in Capitol Heights

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Prince George's County Police Homicide Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman found inside of a car in Capitol Heights on Thursday morning. The victim is 42-year-old Nika Dorsey of Greenbelt.

On January 2nd, at approximately 5:30 am, patrol officers responded to the 8700 block of Ritchie Drive for a welfare check. Officers found Dorsey inside of a car suffering from trauma. She was pronounced dead on the scene.

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

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call our detectives 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.) Refer to case 20-0000207.

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