2024 MGM Parking Garage Fatal Shooting Suspect in Custody

Dayon Neal

The suspect wanted in connection with a 2024 fatal shooting in the parking garage at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino is now in custody. He is 28-year-old Dayon Neal of no fixed address. He’s charged with the murder of 37-year-old Daniel Antonio Thomas of Washington, DC.

On May 11, 2024, at approximately 4:50 am, PGPD officers responded to the 100 block of MGM National Avenue after MGM Special Police and Security reported a shooting. The victim was located in the parking garage suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  

Several days after the murder, through various investigative techniques, Neal was identified as the suspect and a warrant was obtained for his arrest. On Monday, the PGPD’s Fugitive Unit, which is part of the U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, located and arrested Neal in Charles County. The PGPD appreciates the assistance of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office in this arrest.

The investigation revealed the suspect and victim did not know each other prior to the shooting. The motive remains under investigation.

Neal is charged with first and second degree murder and related offenses. He remains in custody in Charles County pending extradition to Prince George’s County.

If you have information on this investigation and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, please call 301-516-2512.  

Anyone with information 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 24-0026954.

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