PGPD PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Clinton

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The Homicide Unit is investigating the circumstances that led to a fatal shooting in Clinton early Saturday Morning. The victim is 52-year-old Stanley Gaskins Jr. of Washington, DC. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.

On February 22nd, at approximately 1:05 am, patrol officers were called to the 7400 block of Old Alexandria Ferry Road for a shooting. Officers found Gaskins and a second person, an adult male, outside suffering from gunshot wounds. Gaskins was pronounced dead on the scene. The second victim was transported to a hospital for treatment. Preliminarily, his injuries do not appear life-threatening.

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


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.)

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