Media Advisory: PGPD to Conduct Second Canvass of Bowie Neighborhood in Murder Investigation

Detectives will conduct a second canvass this evening in connection with the murder earlier today in Bowie. The victim is 39-year-old Amir Ali Jr., of the 9900 block of Chessington Way in Bowie.

On July 31, 2014, around 5:45 am, patrol officers were called to the 9900 block of Chessington Way for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found Ali suffering from an apparent gunshot wound inside his home. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Preliminarily, this appears to be a drug-related murder. Detectives do not believe this was a random shooting.

Detectives are looking for at least two suspects in this case.

Here are details of this evening's canvass: 

When:    TODAY July 31, 2014

Time:      Early evening – time will be tweeted via @PGPDNews prior to canvass

Where:   9900 block of Chessington Way

               Bowie, MD

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.