The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting on Sunday in Bowie. The suspect is 58-year-old Herbert Keith Mason Jr. of Bowie. He is charged with fatally shooting 59-year-old Benjamin Francis of Lanham.
On September 7, 2025, at approximately 6:30 pm, officers responded to a shooting in the 4300 block of Rockport Lane in unincorporated Bowie. Officers located Francis outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He died a short time later at a hospital.
The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect shot the victim during an argument. Mason and Francis were known to each other. Officers took Mason into custody on the scene. He is charged with second-degree murder and is in the custody of the Department of Corrections
Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.
Anyone with information is asked to 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 25-0049865.
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