PGPD Investigates Murder in College Park

Updated June 4, 2014: The victim is identified as 25-year-old Catina Cortes of Far Rockaway, New York.  Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. You will not have to give your name. There is a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

The Prince George's County Police Department is investigating a murder in College Park.

On June 3, 2014, at about 1:15 pm, patrol officers were called to a hotel in the 9100 block of Baltimore Avenue for a welfare check. When they arrived, they found a woman suffering from an apparent gunshot wound inside a hotel room. She was pronounced dead on the scene. 

Detectives are working to identify the victim and suspect(s) and establish a motive.

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.