PGPD Suspect in Custody in Connection With Fatal Shooting in Oxon Hill

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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit has identified and charged a suspect in connection with a recent murder at a football event in Oxon Hill. The suspect is 29-year-old Dajuon Meniefield of Bowie. He is charged with fatally shooting 33-year-old Christopher Mozee of District Heights.


On June 15, 2024, at approximately 11:20 am, officers responded to Potomac High School on Boydell Avenue for the report of a shooting. The victim was located in the bleachers suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead a short time later at a hospital. A second victim, a child, suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

With the assistance of the Hagerstown Police Department, detectives with the PGPD’s Fugitive Unit located Meniefield and took him into custody. He is charged with first and second-degree murder and related charges. Mozee and Meniefield were known to each other. Preliminarily, the motive for the shooting appears to be a dispute.

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 24-0034789.

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Sospechoso Bajo Custodia en Relación con Tiroteo Fatal en Oxon Hill

La Unidad de Homicidios del Departamento de Policía del Condado Prince George’s identificó y acusó a un sospechoso en relación con un asesinato reciente en un evento de futbol americano en Oxon Hill. El sospechoso es Dajuon Meniefield, de Bowie, de 29 años. Está acusado de matar a tiros a Christopher Mozee, de 33 años, de District Heights.

El 15 de junio de 2024, aproximadamente a las 11:20 a.m., oficiales respondieron a la escuela Potomac High School en Boydell Avenue tras recibir un informe de un tiroteo. La víctima fue localizada en las gradas sufriendo heridas de bala. Poco tiempo después fue declarado muerto en un hospital. Una segunda víctima, un menor, sufrió una herida de bala que no son potencialmente mortales.

Con la ayuda del Departamento de Policía de Hagerstown, los detectives de la Unidad de Fugitivos del PGPD localizaron a Meniefield y lo detuvieron. Está acusado de asesinato en primer y segundo grado y cargos relacionados. Mozee y Meniefield se conocían. Preliminarmente, el motivo del tiroteo parece ser una disputa.

Cualquier persona que tenga información sobre este caso y desee hablar con un detective de la Unidad de Homicidios puede llamar al (301) 516-2512.

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). Puedes permanecer en el anónimo. Por favor refiérase al número de caso 24-0034789.



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