PGPD PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in the City of Hyattsville

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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that took place this weekend in the City of Hyattsville. The victim is 35-year-old Michael Yata Kamara of no fixed address. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random shooting.

On October 24, 2020, at approximately 1:00 am, Hyattsville City officers responded to the 5300 block of Queens Chapel Road for the sound of gunshots. They located the victim outside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died several hours later.

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

The PGPD investigates homicides that occur in the City of Hyattsville.

Anyone with information 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.) Refer to case 20-0049821.

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