PGPD Investigates Homicide in Oxon Hill

Updated May 7, 2014: The victim is identified as 20-year-old Samuel Cheadle, of the 1000 block of 14th Street in Southeast Washington.

The Prince George's County Police Department is investigating a homicide in Oxon Hill.

On May 7, 2014, at about 1:15 am, patrol officers heard gunshots and responded to the 4900 block of Maury Place.  They found a man suffering from gunshot wounds.  He was pronounced dead on the scene.  Detectives are still working to identify the victim.

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

Anyone with information 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 www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.  A reward of up to $25,000 is offered to anyone who provides information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

For more information, please contact the Prince George’s County Police Department's Media Relations Division at 301-772-4710.