PGPD Suspect in District Heights Fatal Shooting in Custody

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Daquon Parris​

The suspect wanted in connection with a recent fatal shooting in District Heights is in custody. He’s 20-year-old Daquon Parris of Bladensburg. He’s charged with the murder of 34-year-old Tremayne Crawford of Suitland.


On July 20, 2022, at approximately 10:00 am, patrol officers were called to the 3300 block of Walters Lane for a report of a shooting. Once on scene, officers located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital where he died a short time later.

The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect shot the victim during a dispute. They were known to each other.

Parris is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. He was taken into custody in Colonial Heights, Virginia, where he remains pending extradition to Maryland. He has admitted his involvement in the fatal shooting.

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives 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 number 22-0034941.

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