Damonte Isaiah Harris |
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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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.