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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

PGPD Arrests Suspect in Murder of Charles Robert Thompson


Sean Prince Hallowell

The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested a suspect in the February 8, 2013, murder of Charles Robert Thompson in Capitol Heights.  The suspect is identified as Sean Prince Hallowell of the 2500 block of Timbercrest Drive in Forestville.  Police officers arrested the 25 year-old on February 12, 2013, in Palmer Park.

On February 8, 2013, around 12:20 am, police officers were called to a firehouse in the 1400 block of Ritchie Marlboro Road for a shooting. Upon arrival, police officers found Thompson suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.   

Through the course of the investigation, homicide detectives developed Hallowell as a suspect.  Hallowell and Thompson were acquaintances. The investigation reveals the scene of the shooting was the 2600 block of Timbercrest Drive in Forestville.  After the shooting, Hallowell drove Thompson to the firehouse and then fled the area. Hallowell is charged with first degree murder. He is being held at the Department of Corrections on a no bond status.

Anyone with information on 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://princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ and submit a tip online.

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