The Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday evening. The victim is 24-year-old Brandon Burton. His last known address was in Riverdale. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.
On July 20th, at approximately 3:30 pm, patrol officers were called to the 5300 block of Hamilton Street for a shooting. Burton was located outside in a parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead a short time later at a hospital.
Detectives are working to establish a motive and identify suspect(s).
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call 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 20-0034327.
On July 20th, at approximately 3:30 pm, patrol officers were called to the 5300 block of Hamilton Street for a shooting. Burton was located outside in a parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead a short time later at a hospital.
Detectives are working to establish a motive and identify suspect(s).
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call 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 20-0034327.
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