PGPD Announces Quick Arrest of Suspect in Largo Shooting

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gun Crimes Unit identified and charged the teenager who shot another teenager on Thursday in Largo. The suspect is a 16-year-old male from Upper Marlboro. He is charged as an adult. The teenager who was shot is a 15-year-old male. His injuries are not considered life-threatening, and he has been released from the hospital.

On September 24, 2026, at approximately 11:40 am, officers were notified a teenager walked into a medical center with a gunshot wound. At approximately noon, officers responded to the campus of Prince George’s Community College for the report of a shooting. Investigators quickly determined the teenager had been shot on the campus prior to seeking medical attention.

The preliminary investigation revealed the two teenagers had been involved in a dispute earlier in the day which led to the shooting.

The suspect was located and arrested this evening by the PGPD’s Fugitive Unit which is part of the U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force. 

The suspect is charged with first and second degree attempted murder and related charges. He will be transported to the Department of Corrections. 

Anyone with information about this case who would like to speak with an investigator is asked to call the Gun Crimes Unit at 301-772-8960.

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PGPD Arrests Father in Connection With Death of Son

 

  Alwin Strachan 

A father is charged with second degree murder in connection with the death of his 13-month-old baby. The suspect is 26-year-old Alwin Strachan of Temple Hills. The victim is his son, Kyro Strachan.

 

On September 18, 2026, at approximately 11:15 pm, officers responded to the family’s home in the 3200 block of Curtis Drive. Officers located the baby unresponsive and not breathing. Despite life-saving efforts, the baby was pronounced dead a short time later at a hospital.

 

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and ruled the cause of death as blunt force trauma and the manner of death a homicide.

 

During an interview with the suspect, he disclosed to Homicide Unit detectives of his involvement in injuring the baby, resulting in his death.

 

Alwin Strachan is charged with second degree murder, manslaughter and child abuse resulting in death. He is at the Department of Corrections.

 

If you have information and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, please call 301-516-2512. Please refer to case number 26-0047521.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Hit-and Run

Update September 22, 2026: The victim in this collision is identified as 67-year-old James Evan Moore, Jr., of Temple Hills. Anyone with information on this active investigation is urged to contact investigators at 301-731-4422.

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal hit-and-run. The victim’s name will be released once his family has been notified and given time to make internal family notifications. The victim, an adult male, was using a wheelchair at the time he was struck. The driver of the striking vehicle did not stop and fled the scene.

 

On September 19, 2026, at approximately 12:30 am, officers responded to the 6300 block of Allentown Road in Camp Springs. The victim as located in the roadway suffering from trauma. He died at the scene.

 

The preliminary investigation suggests the driver of the striking vehicle was traveling northbound on Allentown Road when the vehicle struck the victim who appeared to be crossing the roadway. The striking vehicle is described as a dark blue or black SUV or pickup truck.

 

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 on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Please refer to case number 26-009915.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision

 The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that took place Friday morning in Landover. Investigators are working to identify the deceased passenger so his family can be notified.

On September 18, 2026, at approximately 2:30 am, officers responded to the area of Landover Road and Kent Town Drive. Once on scene, they located the decedent in the roadway. He had been ejected from the car and died at the scene. The driver and three additional passengers were taken to the hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.

The preliminary investigation revealed the vehicle was traveling southbound on Landover Road, when for reasons now under investigation, the driver lost control and ultimately struck a light pole.

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 on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Please refer to case number 26-0049726.

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