PGPD Suspect in Custody for Tuesday’s Fatal Shooting in the City of Seat Pleasant

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Nevonia Evans ​

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a suspect wanted for a murder that occurred in the City of Seat Pleasant on Tuesday. He is identified as 22-year-old Nevonia Evans of the 1300 block of Saratoga Avenue NE in Washington D.C. He was arrested this morning in the District of Columbia. Evans is charged with the murder of 28-year-old Curtis Mark Jones, Jr. of Suitland.

On December 3rd, at approximately 4:45 pm, officers responded to a liquor store in the 6400 block of Central Avenue. The victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound inside of the business. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation reveals Evans and the victim were involved in a confrontation inside of the liquor store prior to the fatal shooting. The reason for the confrontation is unknown at this time and remains under investigation.

Evans is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. He is currently in custody in the District awaiting extradition to Prince George’s County.

The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all Homicides in the City of Seat Pleasant.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or 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 19-0069954.

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