Suspect in Custody in Connection With Weekend Fatal Shooting

 

Michael Ritch

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting that took place Saturday. The suspect is 29-year-old Michael Ritch of Capitol Heights. He is charged with the murder of 45-year-old Devin Mason of no fixed address.

 

On October 17, 2026, at approximately 11:35 am, officers responded to a shooting in the 5000 block of Emo Street in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. Officers located Mason outside suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving measures, he died a short time later at a hospital. Through various investigative techniques, detectives were able to identify and locate Ritch in the area several hours later. Officers took him into custody without incident.

 

The motive for the shooting remains under investigation. At this time, there is no evidence the suspect and victim were known to each other.

 

Ritch is charged with first and second degree murder and additional charges.  He is being held at the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

 

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512. Please refer to case 26-0055479.

 

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PGPD Investigating Murder in Unincorporated Section of Hyattsville

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a murder that occurred in the unincorporated section of Hyattsville. The victim is 29-year-old Maury Carias Garcia of Hyattsville. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.

On October 14, 2026, at approximately 12:20 pm, officers responded to a parking lot in the 2000 block of University Boulevard East for the report of an unresponsive person. Carias Garcia was located inside of her vehicle suffering from trauma. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore will determine her cause of death.

The victim was reported missing to the Prince George’s County Police Department on October 13, 2026, at approximately 10:25 am. Based on evidence gathered during the preliminary investigation into her death, Homicide Unit detectives believe Carias Garcia was murdered inside of her vehicle on October 12, 2026, at approximately 10:15 pm.

Through various investigative techniques, Homicide Unit detectives have identified a person of interest in connection with the victim’s murder. That person of interest was located deceased inside of his residence the morning of October 13, 2026. He died from an apparent suicide. The victim and person of interest are known to each other.

This remains an open and active investigation.

If anyone has information and would like to speak with a Homicide Unit detective, please call 301-516-2512. Please refer to case number 26-0054856.

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Pedestrian Injured in Early August Collision Dies From Injuries

 The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a now fatal pedestrian collision that occurred in early August. The deceased pedestrian is 65-year-old Anthony Wright of Washington, DC. Investigators have been attempting to locate his next of kin to inform them of his death which was completed on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.  

On August 5, 2026, at approximately 1:40 am, officers responded to the area of Indian Head Highway and Farmington Road for a pedestrian collision.  Wright was transported from the scene to a hospital where he died on August 28, 2026.

The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was walking on Indian Head Highway when, for reasons now under investigation, he was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound. The driver, who was not injured, remained on scene.

As always, investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has dash camera or home surveillance footage that may have captured the incident to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department. Even if you believe your footage may not be significant, it could provide valuable information to assist investigators.

Anyone with information about this case who would like to speak with an investigator is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Please refer to case number 26-0041454.

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PGPD Searches for Missing Man

 

Dilan Ashar

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing man. He is identified as 22-year-old Dilan Ashar. Mr. Ashar was last seen on September 20, 2026, at approximately 12:00 pm in the 4300 block of Knox Road in College Park.

Mr. Ashar is approximately 6'1" tall and 140 pounds. He was last seen wearing a yellow shirt and shorts.

 Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Missing Persons Section at 301-772-8970.