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Detectives with the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gun Crimes Unit charged a suspect with fatally shooting her stepfather. The suspect is 39-year-old Brigette Robertson of Seat Pleasant. She’s charged with murdering 63-year-old Gregory Byrd, Sr., of District Heights.
On May 10, 2024, at approximately 6:35 pm, officers responded to the 6500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in the unincorporated section of District Heights for a shooting. The victim was located outside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition. He died of his injuries on May 22, 2024.
At the time of the shooting, detectives identified the suspect and obtained a warrant charging Robertson with attempted first degree murder and related charges. On May 11, 2024, the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Fugitive Unit located and arrested Robertson in Clinton. She was transported the Department of Corrections where she remains in custody. Gun Crimes Unit detectives have amended the charges against her to first degree murder and related charges.
The preliminary investigation revealed Robertson shot the victim during a dispute.
If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-772-8960.
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 24-0026869.
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Sospechosa Acusada de Matar a Tiros a su Padrastro
Los detectives de la Unidad de Delitos con Armas del Departamento de Policía del Condado Prince George’s acusaron a una sospechosa de matar a tiros a su padrastro. La sospechosa es Brigette Robertson, de 39 años, de Seat Pleasant. Está acusada de asesinar a Gregory Byrd, Sr., de 63 años, de District Heights.
El 10 de mayo de 2024, aproximadamente a las 6:35 p.m., los oficiales respondieron a la cuadra 6500 de Pennsylvania Avenue en la sección no incorporada de District Heights sobre reportes un tiroteo. La víctima fue localizada afuera sufriendo múltiples heridas de bala. Fue trasladado a un hospital en estado crítico. Murió a causa de sus heridas el 22 de mayo de 2024.
En el momento del tiroteo, los detectives identificaron ala sospechosa y obtuvieron una orden judicial acusando a Robertson de intento de asesinato en primer grado y cargos relacionados. El 11 de mayo de 2024, la Unidad de Fugitivos del Departamento de Policía del Condado Prince George’s localizó y arrestó a Robertson en Clinton. Fue trasladada al Departamento Correccional donde permanece bajo custodia. Los detectives de la Unidad de Crímenes con Armas han modificado los cargos en su contra a asesinato en primer grado y cargos relacionados.
La investigación preliminar reveló que Robertson le disparó a la víctima durante una disputa.
Si alguien tiene información relevante para esta investigación, se le pide que llame a los detectives al (301) 772-8960.
Cualquier persona que tenga información debe comunicarse con Crime Solvers en línea en www.pgcrimesolvers.com, la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips” en Apple Store o Google Play para descargar la aplicación en su dispositivo móvil), o llame al 1 -866-411-TIPS (8477). Puede permanecer anónimo. Por favor refiérase al número de caso 24-0026869.
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