PGPD Detectives Investigating Homicide in Suitland

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The Homicide Unit is working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who fatally shot a man early Saturday morning in Suitland. The victim is 28-year-old Anthony Thomas III of Capitol Heights.

On December 18, 2021, at approximately 1:00 am, patrol officers responded to the 4400 block of Rena Road for the report of a shooting. Officers located the victim inside of an SUV suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.

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

Anyone with information on this case is asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), 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 21-0058827.

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