PGPD Investigates Murder in Hillcrest Heights

Update:  The victim in this case has been identified as 49 year-old Juan Renaldo Brown of the 3500 block of 7th Street SE, Washington DC.

On November 7, 2012, at approximately 7pm, police officers responded to the 3900 block of 23rd Parkway, Hillcrest Heights, for the report of a shooting.  Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound outside an apartment building.  The victim was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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 or go to http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ and submit a tip online.