PGPD PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Capitol Heights

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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday evening. The victim is 37-year-old Demetric Martin of Oxon Hill.

On July 22, 2023, at approximately 5:30 pm, officers responded to a hotel at 55 Hampton Park Boulevard in Capitol Heights for a shooting. Martin was located outside suffering from a gunshot wound(s). He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Investigators are working to determine the circumstances of this shooting and identify the suspect(s).



Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.



Anyone with information who wants to contact Crime Solvers may call 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.) You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 23-0042949. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.




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