Police Investigate Murder in Capitol Heights

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the murder of Darnell Vincent Furr Jr. in Capitol Heights, Maryland.

On June 5, 2012, at 1:46 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 5000 block of Emo Street for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered Furr, 19, of the 2200 block of Wolf Street, Fort Washington, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the 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), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone, go to http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ and submit a tip online, or tweet to @PGCrimeSolvers.