Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives, in
collaboration with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office, have
determined the double shooting in Riverdale on Friday is the result of a
homicide and a justified homicide.
On October 26th, at approximately 4:30 pm, patrol
officers were called to the 5000 block of Eastpine Drive after residents
reported hearing gunfire. Once on scene, the officers discovered two men
suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead on the scene. The
deceased suspect is 34-year-old Michael Gerard Bryant of the 5000 block of
Eastpine Drive. He shot and killed 22-year-old Richard Arawole of 64th
Place in Riverdale.
The investigation reveals Bryant confronted Arawole and
Arawole’s 23 year-old brother who were standing outside of a neighbor’s home on
Eastpine Drive. Bryant pulled out a gun and shot Richard Arawole. Arawole’s
brother then returned fire in defense of Richard Arawole and other citizens at
that location and fatally struck Bryant. Investigators learned that Bryant and
the two brothers were involved in an on-going dispute.
Detectives consulted with the State’s
Attorney’s office and it was determined that the brother’s actions were
justified and he will not be charged in connection with the fatal shooting.
If anyone has information relevant to this investigation,
they are asked to please call detectives at 301-772-4925. Callers
wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com,
or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google
Play to download the app onto your mobile device.)
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