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Friday, December 14, 2012

PGPD Investigates Murder in Lanham

Updated December 14, 2012 at 9:00 pm:  Detectives have identified the murder victim as 39 year-old Kevin James, of the 10100 block of Old Franklin Avenue in Lanham.  The investigation is ongoing.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a murder in Lanham. 

On December 12, 2012, at 3:10 pm, police officers responded to the 10100 block of Old Franklin Ave in Lanham for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, police officers discovered a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim, an adult male, was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The preliminary investigation suggests this was not a random crime.  Detectives are working to identify the suspect(s) and 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), 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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