Rickey Penn
The
Homicide Unit arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide in Oxon Hill on Sunday. The suspect is 21-year-old
Rickey Penn of the 2300 block of Avalon Court in Waldorf. He’s charged
with fatally shooting 26-year-old Stephon Mathis of Linwood Drive in Oxon Hill.
On April
1st, at approximately 6:00 pm,
patrol officers responded to the 600 block of Maury Avenue in Oxon Hill. When
they arrived, officers discovered Mathis outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he
died several hours later.
Penn was taken into custody by responding
officers not far from the shooting scene. The motive remains under
investigation. Penn is charged
with second degree murder and multiple handgun charges. 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 towww.pgcrimesolvers.com and
submit a tip online.
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