Suspect Wanted in Shooting at Gym in Custody

Nelson Ballard III

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gun Crimes Unit identified and charged the suspect wanted for a recent shooting at a gym in the city of Glenarden. The suspect is 24-year-old Nelson Ballard III of Landover.

On April 11, 2024, at approximately 8:30 pm, officers with the Glenarden Police Department responded to the 9400 block of Ruby Lockhart Boulevard for a shooting. Once on scene, they located a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital where he remains in critical but stable condition. The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gun Crimes Unit was notified and assumed the investigation.

Through various investigative techniques, detectives identified the suspect and obtained an arrest warrant. The PGPD’s Fugitive Squad took Ballard into custody on April 17, 2024.

The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect shot the victim during an argument while playing basketball.

Ballard is charged with attempted first degree murder, attempted second degree murder, weapons offenses and related charges.

Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is asked to call the Gun Crimes Unit at 301-772-8960.

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 24-0020854.

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Suspect in Custody in Connection With Fatal Shooting

 

Wilmer Echenique-Navarro

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a suspect wanted for a recent murder in the unincorporated section of Takoma Park. The suspect is 22-year-old Wilmer Echenique-Navarro of Capitol Heights. He’s charged in connection with the murder of 40-year-old Derek Coleman of no fixed address.

On March 3, 2024, at approximately 7:15 am, officers responded to the 6700 block of New Hampshire Avenue for a reported shooting. The victim was located in an apartment building stairwell suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Through various investigative techniques, detectives identified Echenique-Navarro as the suspect. On April 15, 2024, the PGPD’s Fugitive Unit located the suspect and took him into custody. He has admitted to shooting the victim. The motive remains under investigation.  

Echenique-Navarro is charged with first and second degree murder and is in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

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. 

 

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PGPD Investigating Forest Heights Police Department Officer-Involved Shooting

At the request of the Forest Heights Police Department, the Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a non-fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday evening. The suspect, 35-year-old Jhomari Delevante of Silver Spring, is charged in connection with the incident.

Jhomari Delevante

The preliminary investigation revealed on April 15, 2024, at approximately 5:30 pm, officers with the Forest Heights Police Department observed a vehicle wanted in a neighboring jurisdiction linked to an assault suspect. Officers gave the driver, Delevante, numerous verbal commands to exit the SUV. When he exited, he was holding an object initially believed to be a knife and moved toward the officers. One Forest Heights Police Officer discharged his duty weapon, striking Delevante. The officers provided medical aid until an ambulance arrived. Delevante was transported to a hospital where he remains with injuries not considered life-threatening. A silver-colored multi-tool Delevante was holding was recovered at the scene.

Delevante is charged with possession of a dangerous weapon with the intent to injure and resisting/interfering with an arrest.

 

The PGPD’s Internal Affairs Division is investigating the actions of the officer who discharged his duty weapon.

 

Questions about the involved officer’s duty status and employment history should be referred to the Forest Heights Police Department.

 

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a PGPD detective may call 301-516-2512.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision. The deceased pedestrian is 81-year-old Tomel Burke of Upper Marlboro.   

On April 15, 2024, at approximately 11:05 pm, officers responded to the area of John Rogers Boulevard and Courtland Lane in the unincorporated section of Upper Marlboro. Once on scene, officers located the pedestrian in the roadway suffering from trauma. He was taken to a hospital and pronounced deceased a short time later.

The preliminary investigation revealed the involved driver struck the pedestrian in the southbound lanes of John Rogers Boulevard. The driver remained on the scene. She was not injured.

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

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