PGPD Investigating Death of Man in Suitland

Updated September 8, 2025: Based on additional evidence, the PGPD’s Homicide Unit has now assumed this active investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Prince George’s County Crime Solvers.

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The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating the death of a man Monday evening in the Suitland area. The decedent is 22-year-old Saunders Mitchell of Suitland.

 

On September 1, 2025, at approximately 6:30 pm, officers responded to the 2400 block of Darel Drive. Mitchell was located outside suffering from trauma. He died at the scene.

 

Investigators are working to determine the circumstances of this incident. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death.

 

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call 301-731-4422.

 

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 25-0048620.

 

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Detectives Charge Suspect for Fatal Shooting in Laurel

James King IV

The Prince George’s County Police Department charged a suspect with a fatal shooting that occurred in late July in the unincorporated section of Laurel. The suspect is 48-year-old James King IV of Laurel. He’s charged with the murder of 33-year-old William Denard Askew of Greenbelt.

On July 25, 2025, at approximately 10:20 pm, officers responded to a shooting in the 13200 block of Laurel Bowie Road in the unincorporated section of Laurel. Officers located Askew in the roadway near the shooting scene, suffering from gunshot wound(s). He died on the scene.

It is unknown whether the suspect and victim knew each other. The motive remains under investigation.

King 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 regarding this case, they are asked to call 301-516-2512.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), 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 number 25-0040942.

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision Involving E-Bike

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving an e-bike that occurred Wednesday evening in the unincorporated area of District Heights. The identity of the rider, an adult male, will be released once his family is located and notified.

 

On August 27, 2025, at approximately 6:45 pm, officers responded to Pennsylvania Avenue approaching Walters Lane for reports of a collision.

 

The preliminary investigation indicates that the driver was traveling on Pennsylvania Avenue when the collision occurred with the bicyclist in the southbound lanes. The cyclist died at the scene. The involved driver remained on the scene and was not injured.

 

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.

 

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 25-0047704.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Involving Stolen Vehicle

 The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred in Landover on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased driver is 35-year-old Shaunte Denise Canty of Washington, D.C.

On August 26, 2025, at approximately 3:50 pm, Seat Pleasant patrol officers observed a vehicle that had previously been reported stolen on August 22, 2025, traveling in the area of Seat Pleasant Drive and Joplin Street. Officers continued to follow the car from a safe distance, without engaging in a pursuit.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the stolen vehicle accelerated northbound on Sheriff Road towards the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, running the red light, and ultimately struck the side of Canty's vehicle, which was traveling eastbound on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway. Canty died on the scene. A child passenger traveling with Canty sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Of the four juvenile males who were inside the stolen vehicle, three were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries where they currently remain. One juvenile is in police custody.

Detectives are in consultation with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office to determine the charges against the juveniles. Detectives are also investigating the juveniles for unrelated crimes that may involve the stolen vehicle.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.  

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may 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). Please refer to case number 25-0047477.

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