Police Investigate Homicide on Chillum Road

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the homicide of Edward Jerome Scott, 60, in Chillum, Maryland.


On May 30, 2011 at approximately 8:35 a.m., Patrol Officers responded to the 900 block of Chillum Road to check on the welfare of a unresponsive male. Upon arrival, Patrol Officers found Scott, of the 400 block of Quackenbos Street, N.W. in Washington, D.C., suffering from body trauma. He was pronounced deceased on scene.

Detectives are working to identify the suspect(s) and establish a motive in this case. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925. 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.