The Homicide Unit has charged a suspect in
connection with the homicide of a baby boy. The suspect is 48-year-old Lenwood
Pearson of the 300 block of Zelma Avenue in Capitol Heights. The victim is
six-month-old Demetri Hooper of Allendale Circle in Landover. The suspect is
the victim’s step-grandfather.
On September 13th, at about 7:15
pm, patrol officers were called to the 300 block of Zelma Avenue for the report
of an injured baby. The infant was rushed to a hospital where he died on
September 16th. An autopsy later revealed the cause of death was
trauma to the baby’s head. The manner of death was ruled a homicide.
The preliminary investigation reveals the
injuries to the baby occurred while in the sole care and custody of Pearson.
Pearson is charged with manslaughter, first
degree child abuse resulting in death, along with first and second degree
assault. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections.
Anyone with information about 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 www.pgcrimesolvers.com and
submit a tip online.
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