PGPD Shooting Victim Dies of Injuries

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The Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation into a shooting that took place early Friday morning outside of a Forestville restaurant. The victim is 38-year-old Anthony Louis Christopher Evans of Capitol Heights. Two other victims were also shot. One of those victims was treated on the scene. The second surviving victim has since been released from a hospital.

On March 14, 2021, at approximately 1:20 am, officers responded to a restaurant parking lot in the 3400 block of Donnell Drive for a shooting. The officers located the three victims outside. Evans died of his injuries on Saturday evening. Evans was an employee of the restaurant.

Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify the suspect(s) in this case.

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 (8477), 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 21-0021206.

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