John Hazelwood
The Homicide Unit arrested a suspect in
connection with a homicide in Temple Hills in September. The suspect is
26-year-old John Hazelwood of the 3500 block of Brothers Place in Southeast DC.
He’s charged with the fatal shooting of 52-year-old George Barnes of Southern
Avenue in Temple Hills.
On September 8th at about
11:00 am, officers were called to the 2500 block of Southern Avenue for a
shooting. The officers found Barnes suffering from a gunshot wound. He was
taken to the hospital where he died several hours later.
The preliminary investigation reveals the
suspect shot the victim just inside the victim’s apartment building and then
fled the area. During the course of the investigation, Hazelwood was developed
as the suspect. Detectives are working to determine a motive.
Hazelwood is charged with first and second
degree murder, assault and weapons charges. He’s in custody of the Department
of Corrections on a no-bond status.
Anyone with information is asked to call the
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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