PGPD Investigates Homicide in Capitol Heights

The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a homicide in Capitol Heights. The victim is 18-year-old Reginald Bernard Brown III of the 1700 block of T Street in Southeast Washington. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On May 12, 2015, at about 11:15 pm, patrol officers were called to the 4700 block of Pard Road for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found Brown and four other men suffering from gunshot wounds. Brown died of his injuries a short time later at a hospital. The other victims suffered non-life threatening injuries.

The preliminary investigation reveals the victims were in front of a home when they were shot. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random act. Investigators are working to identify the suspect(s) and motive in this case.

Anyone with information about this homicide 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.