The Homicide Unit identified and arrested a
suspect in connection with a fatal shooting in Temple Hills in October. The suspect is 30-year-old Rudolph Powell III of Washington DC. He’s charged in connection with
the fatal shooting of 25-year-old
Romeo Franklin of District Heights.
On October 30, 2021, at approximately 4:30 am, officers responded
to the 3800 block of 28th Avenue for a reported shooting. Once
on scene, officers located Franklin outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He
was pronounced dead on the scene.
The
preliminary investigation revealed Powell and Franklin were known to each
other. The fatal shooting stemmed from a dispute. Powell is charged with
first and second degree murder, assault charges and other related charges. He
is currently in custody in Washington, DC, pending extradition to Prince
George’s County.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to
please call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers who wish to remain anonymous
may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips”
mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the
app onto your mobile device.) Please refer to case number 21-0050059.
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