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| Charles Edwards |
The
Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged
a man for a fatal shooting in February. The suspect is
27-year-old Charles Edwards of Hyattsville. He’s charged with murdering
17-year-old Daiwo Flomo of Riverdale.
On February 11, 2023, at approximately 12:40
am, officers responded to the 7200 block of Parkwood Street in the town of
Landover Hills. Officers located the victim inside of a car suffering from a
gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased on the scene.
The preliminary investigation
revealed the shooting occurred at the intersection of Fairwood Road and
Parkwood Street
just outside the town of Landover Hills. Following
the shooting, the victim, who was driving a car, drove to the 7200 block of
Parkwood Street where he crashed. The preliminary investigation revealed the
suspect followed the victim’s vehicle in order to confront the occupants who
had just approached the suspect as he sat in his car. While following the
victim’s car, the suspect opened fire, striking and killing the victim. The suspect and victim were not known to each other.
Edwards is charged with first
degree murder and additional charges. He is in custody at the Department of Corrections.
Anyone with information relevant to
this investigation is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous
may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or 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 23-0008579.
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