PGPD PGPD Investigating Homicide in Riverdale

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The Prince George’s County Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday evening in Riverdale. The victim is 50-year-old Keya Beale of Hyattsville.


On April 2, 2021, at approximately 7:00 pm, officers responded to the 5200 block of 56th Avenue for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, they located the victim in the passenger seat of a car suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the shooting stemmed from a road rage incident. The victim was a passenger in the car that was struck.

Detectives are working to identify the suspect(s) in this case.

Anyone with information on this case 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.) Please refer to case 21-0014717.

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