PGPD Suspects Charged in Connection with Fatal Shooting

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Dartrell Bryant​

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month. The suspect is 18-year-old Dartrell Bryant of Hyattsville. He is charged with the murder of 26-year-old Jawaun Jackson of Washington, DC.

On September 19, 2024, at approximately 8:45 pm, officers responded to the 2900 block of 52nd Avenue for the report of a male in the roadway. Once on scene, they located Jackson suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Preliminary investigation revealed that Mr. Bryant and the victim were known to each other.

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

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 24-0055558.

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