PGPD Suspect in Custody for February Homicide in Suitland

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Prince George’s County Police officers arrested the suspect who is charged with shooting and killing 58-year-old Michael Hawkins of Washington, DC, in February. The suspect is 21-year-old Malique Harden of Suitland.

On February 27, 2022, at approximately 12:10 pm, patrol officers were called to the 3800 block of St. Barnabas Road in Suitland for a shooting. They discovered Hawkins unresponsive in an apartment suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed Harden shot and killed Hawkins during a robbery at the apartment.

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

If anyone has information regarding this case, they are asked to call 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 number 22-0009582.

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