PGPD PGPD Investigating Homicide in Capitol Heights

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Prince George’s County Police detectives are actively investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday in Capitol Heights. The victim is identified as 51-year-old Kim Gooden of Capitol Heights. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.

On August 14th, at approximately 11:45 am, patrol officers responded to the 4100 block of Southern Avenue in Capitol Heights for a welfare check. When officers entered the home, they located Gooden on the floor suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and motive in this fatal shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Unit 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.) Please refer to case number 20-0034035.

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