PGPD Police Charge A Man For Temple Hills Murder

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The Homicide Unit is investigating a shooting that took place on July 11, 2021 in Temple Hills. The suspect is 21-year-old Justice Simmons of the 4200 block of Oglethorpe Street in Hyattsville. He’s charged with the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Rachael Nelson of Washington, DC. Two additional victims were also shot. One remains hospitalized with critical injuries, the other has suffered non-life threatening injuries.



On July 11, 2021, at approximately 8:25 pm, officers responded to the 2800 block of Bellbrook Drive for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, officers located Nelson and two other victims suffering from gunshot wounds. All three were taken to a hospital for treatment. On July 22, 2021, Nelson succumbed to her injuries.

The preliminarily investigation reveals the shooting occurred after an argument at a party.



Simmons is charged with first and second degree murder. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.



If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, 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 21-0031146.

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