Xavier Johnson
The Homicide Unit arrested a suspect in
connection with Wednesday’s homicide in Fort Washington. The suspect is
19-year-old Xavier Johnson of the 7300 block of Brook Meadow Lane in Upper
Marlboro. He’s charged with fatally shooting 24-year-old Timothy Harris of
Parkton Street in Fort Washington.
On May 24th, at about 10:40 am, patrol
officers were called to the 12300 block of Asbury Drive for a shooting. They
found Harris lying in the roadway suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper
body. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Patrol officers arrested Johnson a short time
after the shooting. The preliminary investigation reveals that prior to the
shooting, Johnson and Harris were involved in a drug-related dispute.
Johnson is charged with first and
second degree murder.
He is in the 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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