PGPD PGPD Investigating Fatal Stabbing

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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon. The victim is 41-year-old Christopher Woodland of Washington, DC.



On August 10, 2024, at approximately 2:00 pm, officers responded to the report of a stabbing in the 5600 block of Silver Hill Road in the unincorporated section of District Heights. Officers located the victim in a parking lot suffering from a stab wound. Woodland was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.



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

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, they are asked to please 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 24-0046696.

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