Police Investigate Shooting on Lansdales Hope Way

Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department’s District II Investigative Section is investigating a shooting that occurred in Bowie, Maryland.


On October 21, 2010 at approximately 12:20 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 13200 block of Lansdales Hope Way for the report of gunshots in the area. Upon arrival, patrol officers located 42 year-old Charles Smith inside his home with gunshot wounds to the upper body. He was transported to a local hospital where he is currently in critical but stable condition. Detectives are working to identify the suspect who was observed fleeing the scene. He is described as a black male, approximately 5’5” tall, wearing a red hat, brown shirt, and blue jeans.

A search warrant was executed early this morning, around 4:30 a.m., at Lansdales Hope Way. A large quantity of cocaine and evidence of a gambling operation were confiscated from Mr. Smith’s residence.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s District II Investigative Section at (301) 390-2160. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411 TIPS (8477) or text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ and submit a tip online. The investigation is continuing.