The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is working to determine the circumstances of a fatal shooting in Capitol Heights early Sunday morning. The decedent is 28-year-old Donte Morton of District Heights.
On March 20, 2022, at approximately 3:00 am, officers responded to the 8500 block of Ashwood Drive for a shooting. The decedent was located in a parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at a hospital a short time later. A second adult male was also shot during this incident. His injuries do not appear life-threatening.
Investigators have identified all of the individuals involved in this incident and are actively examining evidence. The preliminary investigation revealed the decedent and the second adult male both fired handguns during an altercation. Detectives are also in consultation with the State’s Attorney’s Office regarding any potential criminal charges in this case.
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), 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 22-0013457.
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On March 20, 2022, at approximately 3:00 am, officers responded to the 8500 block of Ashwood Drive for a shooting. The decedent was located in a parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at a hospital a short time later. A second adult male was also shot during this incident. His injuries do not appear life-threatening.
Investigators have identified all of the individuals involved in this incident and are actively examining evidence. The preliminary investigation revealed the decedent and the second adult male both fired handguns during an altercation. Detectives are also in consultation with the State’s Attorney’s Office regarding any potential criminal charges in this case.
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), 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 22-0013457.
If you would prefer to translate this release into another language, please find the translation window on the right side of this webpage. Please select your preferred language from the available list.