PGPD District Heights Fatal Shooting Under Investigation

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Homicide Unit detectives are working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who fatally shot a man Tuesday night in the unincorporated section of District Heights. The victim is 43-year-old Arthur Weeks Jr. of District Heights. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.


On March 29, 2022, at approximately 10:30 pm, patrol officers were called to the 3200 block of Walters Lane for a shooting. The victim was located in a parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead a short time later at a hospital.

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



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 (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 22-0015136.



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