Friday, August 30, 2024

PGPD Arrests Suspect in July Fatal Shooting

 

Damonte Isaiah Harris

--- Spanish Translation is Below --- 
The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting in Temple Hills in early July. The suspect is 23-year-old Damonte Isaiah Harris of no fixed address. He’s charged with the murder of 30-year-old James Page of Washington, DC.
 
On July 2, 2024, at approximately 2:40 am, officers responded to the 6800 block of Old Branch Avenue for a shooting. Officers located the victim inside of a home suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
 
The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect shot the victim over an ongoing dispute. They were known to each other.
 
On July 2, 2024, at approximately 2:40 am, officers responded to the 6800 block of Old Branch Avenue for a shooting. Officers located the victim inside of a home suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
 
The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect shot the victim over an ongoing dispute. They were known to each other. Following the shooting, Harris fled the scene. The PGPD’s Fugitive Unit located him Thursday afternoon and took him into custody.
Harris is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, they are asked to please call 301-516-2512.

Anyone with information may also contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0038400.

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--- Spanish Translation Follows --- 

La Unidad de Homicidios del Departamento de Policía del Condado Prince George’s acusó a un sospechoso en relación con un tiroteo fatal en Temple Hills a principios de julio. El sospechoso es Damonte Isaiah Harris, de 23 años, sin domicilio fijo. Está acusado del asesinato de James Page, de 30 años, de Washington, DC.
 
El 2 de julio de 2024, aproximadamente a las 2:40 a.m., oficiales respondieron a la cuadra 6800 de Old Branch Avenue por un tiroteo. Oficiales localizaron a la víctima dentro de una casa que sufría heridas de bala. Fue declarado muerto en la escena.
 
La investigación preliminar reveló que el sospechoso le disparó a la víctima debido a una disputa en curso. Ambos se conocían. Después del tiroteo, Harris huyó de la escena. La Unidad de Fugitivos del PGPD lo localizó el jueves por la tarde y lo detuvo.
 
Harris está acusado de asesinato en primer y segundo grado y cargos relacionados. Está bajo la custodia del Departamento de Correcciones sin derecho a fianza.
 
Si alguien tiene información relevante para esta investigación y desea hablar con un detective de la Unidad de Homicidios, se le solicita que llame al (301) 516-2512.

Cualquier persona que tenga información también puede comunicarse con Crime Solvers en línea en www.pgcrimesolvers.com, la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips” en Apple Store o Google Play para descargar la aplicación en su dispositivo móvil) o llamar al 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Puede permanecer anónimo. Por favor refiérase al número de caso 24-0038400.

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