A man shot back in 2006 has died of his
injuries. He’s 29-year-old Maurice Benton of Stevens Road in Southeast, DC. A
reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest
and indictment in this case.
On July 29, 2006, at about 10:45 pm, patrol
officers were called to the 1300 block of Southview Drive in Oxon Hill for the
report of a shooting. Officers discovered Benton and two additional victims
inside of an apartment suffering from gunshot wounds. They were all taken to
the hospital that night.
Detectives were notified that on December 24,
2016, Benton died at a hospital. An autopsy determined the cause of death was
complications from injuries sustained during that shooting. The manner of death
was ruled a homicide.
Detectives are working to identify a
suspect(s) and motive in this case.
Anyone with information on this case is asked
to call the 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 www.pgcrimesolvers.com and
submit a tip online.
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