PGPD Suspect in Custody for Fatal Shooting

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Jaiden Thomas​

Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives charged a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in December. The suspect is 20-year-old Jaiden Thomas of Silver Spring. He is charged with fatally shooting 18-year-old Rasheed Davis of Germantown, MD.



On December 15, 2024, at approximately 10:50 pm, officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 8500 block of Greenbelt Road. Once on scene, they located the deceased victim and another adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. They were both taken to a hospital where Davis was later pronounced dead. The surviving victim was admitted in critical condition where he remains hospitalized.


The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect and the deceased victim were not known to each other and the shooting occurred during a drug transaction.


Thomas is charged with first and second-degree murder and other related charges. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections.


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 24-0074759.


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