PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Fort Washington

Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a murder that occurred early Friday morning in Fort Washington. The victim is 37-year-old Craig Demarco Jackson of Temple Hills.

On December 19, 2025, at approximately 12:15 am, officers responded to the 6700 block of Botetourt Drive for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, they located the victim outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital where he later died. 

Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.

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Suspect in Custody for Murdering His Mother in Temple Hills

 

                 

                                            Damari Lipscomb

A suspect is in custody in Pennsylvania and charged with fatally shooting his mother inside of their Temple Hills home on Thursday. The suspect is 24-year-old Damari Lipscomb. He’s charged with murdering 45-year-old Adia Lipscomb Mingo.

 On December 11, 2025, at approximately 8:50 am, officers responded to the 6900 block of Westchester Court for the report of a shooting. Officers located the victim inside of her home suffering from trauma. She was pronounced dead on the scene.  

Through various investigative techniques, the suspect was located in Pennsylvania. He was taken into custody with the assistance of the PGPD Fugitive Unit, the U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force and Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force, Pennsylvania State Police and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.

The preliminary investigation suggests Lipscomb shot his mother in connection with an on-going dispute. He remains in Pennsylvania pending extradition to Prince George’s County.

 

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Hit-And-Run in Seat Pleasant

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the driver and vehicle involved in a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run that occurred Thursday evening in the city of Seat Pleasant. The victim is 37-year-old Tirone Haimanchandra of Capitol Heights.

 

On December 11, 2025, at approximately 7:10 pm, officers with the Seat Pleasant Police Department responded to East Capitol Street approaching Davey Street for a pedestrian collision. The victim was located in the roadway. He died at the scene. 

            

The preliminary investigation revealed the involved driver struck the victim in the westbound lanes of East Capitol Street. The driver did not remain on the scene.

 

The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all fatal collisions that occur in the city of Seat Pleasant.

 

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Temple Hills

 Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a murder that occurred on Thursday morning in Temple Hills. The victim is 45-year-old Adia Lipscomb Mingo.

On December 11, 2025, at approximately 8:50 am, officers responded to the 6900 block of Westchester Court for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, they located the victim inside of her home suffering from trauma. She was pronounced dead on the scene.  

Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s). Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.

Anyone with information is asked to 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 25-0068654.

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Clinton

UPDATE 12/11/25:  The decedent has been identified as 32-year-old Deandre Washington of no fixed address.

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Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday night in Clinton. The victim’s name will be released once his family is notified. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
 
On December 9, 2025, at approximately 9:55 pm, officers responded to the 13000 block of Windbrook Drive for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, they located the victim outside suffering from a gunshot wound(s). He was taken to the hospital where he died a short time later. 
 
Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s). 

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512. 

Anyone with information is asked to 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 25-0068404.
 
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PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting Inside of Business

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively working to determine the circumstances of a fatal shooting late Monday night inside of a business. During this incident, an armed private security guard fatally shot a patron. The deceased patron is 50-year-old Donald Wayne Hunt of Waldorf.

 

On December 8, 2025, at approximately 11:50 pm, officers responded to an adult establishment in the 5300 block of Sheriff Road. Officers located Hunt inside suffering from gunshot wounds. He died at the scene.

 

The preliminary investigation suggests the decedent was involved in a fight involving several other patrons. The security guard was alerted to the altercation. While interacting with the group of patrons, the security guard discharged his weapon, striking and killing Hunt. A second firearm, not belonging to the security guard, was recovered at the scene.

 

Investigators are working to determine the sequence of events leading up to the shooting. They are collecting additional evidence and conducting additional interviews. Detectives are also in consultation with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office. At this time, there have been no charges filed in connection with this investigation.

 

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a detective may call 301-516-2512.

 

Anyone with information may 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 25-0068232.

 

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Death Investigation in College Park Ruled a Homicide

Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a homicide after human remains were located at a park in College Park. The victim is 14-year-old Jefferson Amaya-Ayala of Washington, DC.

On November 3, 2025, while assisting the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and FBI Cross Border Taskforce with a joint missing persons investigation, what appeared to be possible human remains were located during a search of Indian Creek Stream Valley Park. The remains were sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). The OCME has now ruled the case a homicide.

The remains were located in the jurisdiction of Maryland-National Capital Park Police Prince George’s County Division. The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all homicides that occur in their jurisdiction.

Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and a motive.

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.

Anyone with information is asked to 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 25-0061413.

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Driver Dies of Injuries from Motor Vehicle Collision in July

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a now fatal crash that occurred in July of 2025 in Temple Hills. The deceased driver is 36-year-old Joseph McGainey of Brandywine. He died of his injuries on November 24, 2025.

On July 8, 2025, at approximately 11:25 am, officers responded to a two-vehicle collision in the area of St. Barnabas Road and Powhanka Place.

The preliminary investigation indicates McGainey was attempting to enter the intersection of St. Barnabas Road and Powhanka Place when his vehicle was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound on St. Barnabas Road. McGainey was taken to a hospital for life-threatening injuries. The second driver suffered injuries not considered life-threatening.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.

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PGPD Arrests Suspect for MGM National Harbor Shooting

 

Benjamin Williams

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a man in connection with Wednesday’s fatal shooting at the MGM National Harbor. The suspect is 22-year-old Benjamin Williams of Fort Washington. He is charged with the murder of 23-year-old Darnell Hawkins Jr. of Washington, DC.

On December 3, 2025, at approximately 11:55 am, officers responded to a shooting at the MGM National Harbor. Officers located Hawkins on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Hawkins died at the scene.

Through various investigative techniques, detectives identified Williams as the suspect and obtained an arrest warrant.

On Thursday morning, the PGPD’s Fugitive Unit located and arrested Williams. He is charged with first- and second-degree murder and additional charges. He is currently in custody at the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status. 

Detectives believe they knew each other, but are still investigating the motive.

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.

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PGPD Mourns Passing of Veteran Officer

Sergeant Mullendore

The Prince George’s County Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of Sergeant Joseph Mullendore #2966 who died last week following a hard-fought illness.

 

Sergeant Mullendore first joined the agency in 2006. During his nearly 20 years with the PGPD, he was assigned to Oxon Hill - District IV, the former Regional Investigation Division, the Training and Education Division and his most recent assignment in District VI – Beltsville. Prior to joining the department, he served as a police officer with the University of Maryland Police Department.

 

Sergeant Mullendore leaves behind his loving wife and their beloved son. In addition to his dedication to family and duty, Sgt. Mullendore loved 18^th century history and music of all kinds. He enjoyed playing the guitar and banjo.

 

Please keep his family, fellow officers and all who knew and loved him in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.