PGPD PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Lanham

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Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Lanham on Monday night. The victim is 33-year-old Cameron Smith of Lanham. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On May 19, 2025, at approximately 8:20 pm, officers responded to the 9300 block of Lanham Severn Road for the report of a shooting. Officers located Smith suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a hospital, where he died a short time later. A second victim was also shot. He remains in critical but stable condition.

Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s). Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.

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

Anyone with information is asked to 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 25-0026793.

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