PGPD PGPD Arrests Suspect Wanted in Fatal Shooting

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Nelson Ford​

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged the suspect wanted for a recent fatal stabbing. The suspect is 45-year-old Nelson Ford of Capitol Heights. The Fugitive Unit located him early this morning and took him into custody. He is charged with the murder of 41-year-old Christopher Woodland of Washington, DC.

On August 10, 2024, at approximately 2:00 pm, officers responded to the report of a stabbing in the 5600 block of Silver Hill Road in the unincorporated section of District Heights. Officers located the victim in a parking lot suffering from a stab wound. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Through various investigative techniques, Ford was identified as the suspect. Preliminarily, detectives believe Ford stabbed Woodland during an argument. They were known to each other. Ford is charged with first and second degree murder and related offenses. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, they are asked to please call 301-516-2512.

Anyone with information may also contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0046696.

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