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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Police Investigate Homicide of a Robbery Suspect on Crain Highway

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the homicide of Henry Lamont Gilbert, 29, in Bowie, Maryland.


On May 18, 2011 at approximately 3:50 p.m., Patrol Officers responded to the 1300 block of Crain Highway for a report of a commercial armed robbery. Gilbert entered the Bejing Café’ posing as a customer. Once inside he displayed a handgun and demanded money. Gilbert began to assault one of the victims before the other victim came to their assistance. A physical altercation ensued where both Gilbert and one of the victims sustained serious injuries. Gilbert fled the scene on foot. Both victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Patrol Officers conducted a canvass of the area and found Gilbert suffering from trauma to his body that he sustained during the altercation. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. On May 23, 2011, Gilbert of the 1600 block of Marion Street, N.W. in Washington, D.C., succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.

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.

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