PGPD Shooting Victim Dies of Injuries; Two Suspects in Custody

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Carlas Carter



Mary Ashby ​

Prince George’s County Police Department Gun Crimes Unit detectives charged two suspects in connection with a recent shooting. The suspects are 37-year-old Carlas Carter and 26-year-old Mary Ashby, both from Alexandria, VA. They are charged with fatally shooting 26-year-old Tamara Jones of Washington, DC.

On November 26, 2024, at approximately 2:45 am, officers responded to a shooting in the 6200 block of Oxon Hill Road in Oxon Hill. Officers located Jones inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. She died of her injuries on November 29, 2024.



The preliminary investigation revealed the suspects shot the victim during a dispute. The suspects and victim were known to each other.


Carter and Ashby are charged in connection with the shooting. With the assistance of the Fairfax County Police Department and Alexandria City Police Department, the suspects were taken into custody in Virginia where they remain pending extradition to Prince George’s County.

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 24-0070767.

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