Police Investigate Double Homicide in Capitol Heights

Prince George’s County Maryland… The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the double homicide of 28 year-old Anthony Stevens McKelvin and 24 year-old Sean O’Neil Ellis that occurred last night in Capitol Heights, Maryland.


On May 30, 2011 at approximately 11:34 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 1300 block of Rollins Avenue for a report of sounds of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers found McKelvin, of the 4200 block of Suitland Road, Suitland, Maryland, and Ellis, of the 1900 block of Colette Terrace, District Heights, Maryland, inside of a vehicle with apparent gunshot wounds. Both victims were pronounced dead on the scene. Detectives are working to identify the suspect(s) and establish a motive in this case.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411 TIPS (8477) or text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ and submit a tip online.