Active Investigations Underway in Three Separate Homicides Reported on Thursday

 The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating three homicides reported in the county on Thursday. These incidents do not appear to be related, nor were they random. We do believe these incidents to be isolated. The first homicide occurred at a private residence, the second victim was located in a roadway, and the third was in a wooded area of a local park. The victims are all adult males. 

Prior to today, murders were down 33% when compared to this time last year and down 55% when compared to this time in 2024.

 

“While the reductions in murders reflect meaningful progress and demonstrate that our efforts and strategies are making a difference, we will never lose sight of the human cost of violence. Behind every homicide is a life lost, a family grieving, and a community forever changed. Even one murder is one too many.”

Chief George Nader, Prince George’s County Police Department

 

We will continue to hold those who commit violent acts accountable while working alongside our community partners and residents to prevent violence, before it occurs. Prior to today, we have closed approximately 79% of murders that occurred this year, and we remain dedicated to keeping our community safe.

 

If anyone has information related to these cases, we are asking them to please contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Stabbing

 The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred early Thursday morning in College Park. The victim is 26-year-old Jose Edin Hernandez Vasquez of College Park. Preliminary, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.

 

On October 29, 2026, at approximately 4:15 am, officers responded to a stabbing in the 9900 block of 51st Terrace. Officers located the victim inside of a residence suffering from trauma. Despite life-saving measures, he died at the scene.

 

Investigators are working to identify the suspect(s) and determine a motive.

 

If you have information and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, please call 301-516-2512. Please refer to case number 26-0057627.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Landover

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Thursday morning. The victim, an adult male, will be identified once his family has been located and notified.

On October 29, 2026, at approximately 5:15 am, officers responded to a shooting in the 1700 block of Belle Haven Drive. Officers located the victim in the roadway suffering from a gunshot wound(s). He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives are working to establish a suspect(s) and motive in this case.

If anyone has information and would like to speak with a Homicide Unit detective, please call 301-516-2512. Please refer to case number 26-0057629.

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Missing Man Found

Linberg Hall

10/28/26 UPDATE: Mr. Hall has been located and is in good health. Thank you to everyone who helped.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing man. He is identified as 96-year-old Linberg Hall.  He was last seen in the 4500 block of Natahala Drive in Clinton on October 27, 2026, at approximately 4:30 pm. We are also asking neighbors in the immediate area to check their security cameras, sheds, backyards, and vehicles.

Mr. Hall is a Black male, 5'10" tall and 113 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue flannel shirt, green pants, and black shoes.

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.