PGPD Arrests Suspect in Weekend Fatal Shooting

JC Littlejohn III

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting on Saturday. The suspect is 31-year-old JC Littlejohn III of District Heights. He’s charged with the murder of 28-year-old Dante Williams of District Heights.

On May 13, 2023, at approximately 11:50 am, officers responded to a shooting in the 6100 block of Blacksmith Drive in the unincorporated section of District Heights. The victim was located outside of a home suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital where he died a short time later. 

The preliminary investigation revealed Littlejohn shot Williams during a dispute. The suspect and victim were known to each other. Littlejohn is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. He’s in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

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 23-0028411.

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