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Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday night in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. The victim is 21-year-old Christian West of Hyattsville. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
On November 24, 2024, at approximately 7:50 pm, officers responded to a reported shooting in the 5000 block of Lee Jay Court. Officers located the victim outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a 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 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 24-0070488.
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PGPD Investiga Tiroteo Fatal
Detectives de la Unidad de Homicidios están investigando un tiroteo fatal que ocurrió el domingo por la noche en la sección no incorporada de Capitol Heights. La víctima es Christian West, de 21 años, de Hyattsville. Se ofrece una recompensa de hasta 25,000 dólares por información que conduzca a un arresto y acusación en este caso.
El 24 de noviembre de 2024, aproximadamente a las 7:50 p.m., oficiales respondieron a un tiroteo reportado en la cuadra 5000 de Lee Jay Court. Oficiales localizaron a la víctima afuera con heridas de bala. Fue trasladado al hospital donde poco tiempo después fue declarado muerto.
Los detectives están trabajando para determinar el motivo e identificar al sospechoso o sospechosos.
Cualquier persona que tenga información sobre este caso y desee hablar con un detective de la Unidad de Homicidios puede llamar al (301) 516-2512.
Cualquier persona que tenga información debe comunicarse con Crime Solvers en línea en www.pgcrimesolvers.com, la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips” en Apple Store o Google Play para descargar la aplicación en su dispositivo móvil), o llame al 1 -866-411-TIPS (8477). Puedes permanecer anónimo. Consulte el caso número 24-0070488.
Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday night in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. The victim is 21-year-old Christian West of Hyattsville. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
On November 24, 2024, at approximately 7:50 pm, officers responded to a reported shooting in the 5000 block of Lee Jay Court. Officers located the victim outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a 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 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 24-0070488.
If you would prefer to translate this release into another language, please find the translation window on the right side of this webpage. Please select your preferred language from the available list.
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PGPD Investiga Tiroteo Fatal
Detectives de la Unidad de Homicidios están investigando un tiroteo fatal que ocurrió el domingo por la noche en la sección no incorporada de Capitol Heights. La víctima es Christian West, de 21 años, de Hyattsville. Se ofrece una recompensa de hasta 25,000 dólares por información que conduzca a un arresto y acusación en este caso.
El 24 de noviembre de 2024, aproximadamente a las 7:50 p.m., oficiales respondieron a un tiroteo reportado en la cuadra 5000 de Lee Jay Court. Oficiales localizaron a la víctima afuera con heridas de bala. Fue trasladado al hospital donde poco tiempo después fue declarado muerto.
Los detectives están trabajando para determinar el motivo e identificar al sospechoso o sospechosos.
Cualquier persona que tenga información sobre este caso y desee hablar con un detective de la Unidad de Homicidios puede llamar al (301) 516-2512.
Cualquier persona que tenga información debe comunicarse con Crime Solvers en línea en www.pgcrimesolvers.com, la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips” en Apple Store o Google Play para descargar la aplicación en su dispositivo móvil), o llame al 1 -866-411-TIPS (8477). Puedes permanecer anónimo. Consulte el caso número 24-0070488.
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