Chance Waters
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a suspect wanted for a fatal shooting in the city of District Heights in late May. The suspect is 19-year-old Chance Waters of Hyattsville. He’s charged with the murder of 14-year-old Khamya Ferrell of Suitland.
On May 31, 2024, at approximately 1:50 pm, officers with the District Heights Police Department and the Prince George’s County Police Department responded to a shooting in the 6600 block of Atwood Street. Ferrell and one adult female victim were located inside of an apartment suffering from gunshot wounds. A third victim, an adult male, was located outside. All three were transported to a hospital. Ferrell was pronounced clinically deceased on June 5, 2024. The two adult victims survived their injuries.
Through various investigative techniques, Waters was identified as one of four suspects wanted for the shooting. Investigators are actively working to identify and arrest those three remaining suspects. Waters is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. He is currently in custody at the Department of Corrections.
The preliminary investigation revealed Ferrell was struck by a stray bullet and was not the intended target. Waters and the remaining suspects had been targeting a group of individuals with whom they had an on-going feud.
The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all fatal shootings that occur in the city of District Heights.
Anyone with information on this case or the identities of the remaining suspects and who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.
On May 31, 2024, at approximately 1:50 pm, officers with the District Heights Police Department and the Prince George’s County Police Department responded to a shooting in the 6600 block of Atwood Street. Ferrell and one adult female victim were located inside of an apartment suffering from gunshot wounds. A third victim, an adult male, was located outside. All three were transported to a hospital. Ferrell was pronounced clinically deceased on June 5, 2024. The two adult victims survived their injuries.
Through various investigative techniques, Waters was identified as one of four suspects wanted for the shooting. Investigators are actively working to identify and arrest those three remaining suspects. Waters is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. He is currently in custody at the Department of Corrections.
The preliminary investigation revealed Ferrell was struck by a stray bullet and was not the intended target. Waters and the remaining suspects had been targeting a group of individuals with whom they had an on-going feud.
The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all fatal shootings that occur in the city of District Heights.
Anyone with information on this case or the identities of the remaining suspects and who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.
Anyone with information is can also contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0031478.
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Sospechoso Bajo Custodia por Matar Niña de 14 Años en Ciudad de District Heights
La Unidad de Homicidios del Departamento de Policía del Condado Prince George’s identificó y acusó a un sospechoso buscado por un tiroteo fatal en la ciudad de District Heights a finales de mayo. El sospechoso es Chance Waters, de Hyattsville, de 19 años. Está acusado del asesinato de Khamya Ferrell, de Suitland, de 14 años.
El 31 de mayo de 2024, aproximadamente a la 1:50 p.m., oficiales del Departamento de Policía District Heights y del Departamento de Policía del Condado Prince George’s respondieron a un tiroteo en la cuadra 6600 de Atwood Street. Ferrell y una víctima adulta fueron ubicados dentro de un apartamento sufriendo heridas de bala. Una tercera víctima, un hombre adulto, fue localizada afuera. Los tres fueron trasladados a un hospital. Ferrell fue declarado clínicamente fallecido el 5 de junio de 2024. Las dos víctimas adultas sobrevivieron a sus heridas.
Mediante diversas técnicas de investigación, Waters fue identificado como uno de los cuatro sospechosos buscados por el tiroteo. Los investigadores están trabajando activamente para identificar y arrestar a los tres sospechosos restantes. Waters está acusado de asesinato en primer y segundo grado y cargos relacionados. Actualmente se encuentra detenido en el Departamento Correccional.
La investigación preliminar reveló que Ferrell fue alcanzada por una bala perdida y no era el objetivo previsto. Waters y los sospechosos restantes habían estado apuntando a un grupo de personas con quienes tenían una disputa en curso.
El Departamento de Policía del Condado Prince George’s investiga todos los tiroteos fatales que ocurren en la ciudad de District Heights.
Cualquier persona que tenga información sobre este caso o las identidades de los sospechosos restantes y que desee hablar con un detective de la Unidad de Homicidios puede llamar al (301) 516-2512.
Cualquier persona que tenga información también puede comunicarse con Crime Solvers en línea en www.pgcrimesolvers.com, la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips” en Apple Store o Google Play para descargar la aplicación en su dispositivo móvil), o llame al 1 -866-411-TIPS (8477). Puedes permanecer anónimo. Consulte el caso número 24-0031478.
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