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.

PGPD Investigating Now-Fatal Pedestrian Collision

 The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a now-fatal pedestrian collision that occurred early Monday morning. The deceased pedestrian is 60-year-old Gary Shifler of Clinton.

On September 28, 2026, at approximately 6:00 am, officers responded to the area of Surratts Road and Lormar Court for the report of a crash involving a pedestrian. Shifler was located in the roadway suffering from trauma. He was taken to the hospital where he died on September 30, 2026.

The preliminary investigation revealed the involved vehicle was traveling in the westbound lane on Surratts Road, when for reasons now under investigation, the driver struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The driver remained on scene and was not injured.

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 26-0051720.

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