PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting in the unincorporated section of Hyattsville. The victim is 18-year-old Omar Jonathan Ventura Ajbal of Hyattsville. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

 

On October 29, 2026, at approximately 10:55 am, officers with Maryland-National Capital Park Police - Prince George’s County Division and the PGPD responded to Langley-Hampshire Neighborhood Park after receiving a report of an unresponsive male. Ventura Ajbal was located suffering from gunshot wound(s).

 

PGPD Homicide Unit detectives are actively working to identify a suspect(s) and determine a motive. 

 

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

 

If anyone has information on this case, please call 301-516-2512 and refer to case number 26-0057681.

 

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Active Investigations Underway in Three Separate Homicides Reported on Thursday

 The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating three homicides reported in the county on Thursday. These incidents do not appear to be related, nor were they random. We do believe these incidents to be isolated. The first homicide occurred at a private residence, the second victim was located in a roadway, and the third was in a wooded area of a local park. The victims are all adult males. 

Prior to today, murders were down 33% when compared to this time last year and down 55% when compared to this time in 2024.

 

“While the reductions in murders reflect meaningful progress and demonstrate that our efforts and strategies are making a difference, we will never lose sight of the human cost of violence. Behind every homicide is a life lost, a family grieving, and a community forever changed. Even one murder is one too many.”

Chief George Nader, Prince George’s County Police Department

 

We will continue to hold those who commit violent acts accountable while working alongside our community partners and residents to prevent violence, before it occurs. Prior to today, we have closed approximately 79% of murders that occurred this year, and we remain dedicated to keeping our community safe.

 

If anyone has information related to these cases, we are asking them to please contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Stabbing

 The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred early Thursday morning in College Park. The victim is 26-year-old Jose Edin Hernandez Vasquez of College Park. Preliminary, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.

 

On October 29, 2026, at approximately 4:15 am, officers responded to a stabbing in the 9900 block of 51st Terrace. Officers located the victim inside of a residence suffering from trauma. Despite life-saving measures, he died at the scene.

 

Investigators are working to identify the suspect(s) and determine a motive.

 

If you have information and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, please call 301-516-2512. Please refer to case number 26-0057627.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Landover

UPDATE 11/03/26:  The victim in this fatal shooting has been identified as 55-year-old Derrick Bowen of Forestville. If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call 301-516-2512.

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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Thursday morning. The victim, an adult male, will be identified once his family has been located and notified.

On October 29, 2026, at approximately 5:15 am, officers responded to a shooting in the 1700 block of Belle Haven Drive. Officers located the victim in the roadway suffering from a gunshot wound(s). He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives are working to establish a suspect(s) and motive in this case.

If anyone has information and would like to speak with a Homicide Unit detective, please call 301-516-2512. Please refer to case number 26-0057629.

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Missing Man Found

Linberg Hall

10/28/26 UPDATE: Mr. Hall has been located and is in good health. Thank you to everyone who helped.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing man. He is identified as 96-year-old Linberg Hall.  He was last seen in the 4500 block of Natahala Drive in Clinton on October 27, 2026, at approximately 4:30 pm. We are also asking neighbors in the immediate area to check their security cameras, sheds, backyards, and vehicles.

Mr. Hall is a Black male, 5'10" tall and 113 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue flannel shirt, green pants, and black shoes.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Missing Persons Section at 301-772-8970.

PGPD Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred late Friday night. The deceased pedestrian is 53-year-old Lakeshia Reed of Lanham. She was pronounced dead on the scene.

On October 23, 2026, at approximately 11:30 pm, officers responded to the 8800 block of Greenbelt Road in Lanham for the report of a collision involving a pedestrian. The driver of the involved vehicle was not injured and remained on the scene.

Investigators are working to determine the circumstances of the collision.

As always, investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has dash camera or home surveillance footage of the incident to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department. Even if you believe your footage may not be significant, it could provide valuable information to assist investigators. 

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Please refer to case number 26-0056741.

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Collision

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle that occurred on Sunday in Chillum. The operator of the motorcycle was identified as 20-year-old Alexander Molina-Benitez of Washington, D.C. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

On October 25, 2026, at approximately 11:40 am, officers responded to the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Sheridan Street. The vehicle involved in the crash was occupied by two people, the driver and a passenger, both were taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

 

Investigators are working to determine the circumstances of the collision.

 

As always, investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has dash camera or home surveillance footage of the incident to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department. Even if you believe your footage may not be significant, it could provide valuable information to assist investigators.

 

Anyone with information about this case who would like to speak with an investigator is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Please refer to case number 26-0056964.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Dirt Bike

 The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a dirt bike that occurred Thursday evening in Oxon Hill. The deceased rider is 28-year-old James Youngerman of Suitland.

On October 22, 2026, at approximately 6:35 pm, officers responded to the 6600 block of Saint Barnabas Road for a collision involving a sedan and a dirt bike. Once on scene, they located Youngerman suffering from trauma. He died at a hospital several hours later. The driver of the sedan, who was not injured, remained on the scene.

Investigators are working to determine the cause of the collision.

As always, investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has dash camera or home surveillance footage of the incident to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department. Even if you believe your footage may not be significant, it could provide valuable information to assist investigators.

Anyone with information about this case who would like to speak with an investigator is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Please refer to case number 26-0056517.

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Prince George’s County Police Department Names Terri Tolliver Media Relations Manager

Terri Tolliver

The Prince George’s County Police Department is pleased to announce Terri Tolliver will lead the Media Relations Division as the new Media Relations Manager. She brings a wealth of experience in Broadcast Journalism, strategic communications, investigative reporting, and public information to the department.
 
Ms. Tolliver joins the department following a career spanning nearly 30 years at Fox 5 DC, where she held several newsroom leadership and editorial roles. Her work included overseeing news coverage, developing community partnerships and helping shape stories that connect communities. A storyteller at heart, she’s won 20 Emmy Awards for stories chronicling the rise of the DC Snipers to a resurgence in roller skating.
 
Most recently, Ms. Tolliver served as the Public Information Representative with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the federal law enforcement agency responsible for protecting the U.S. Postal Service. In that role, she communicated critical public safety information, supported targeted law enforcement activities across the country, and raised awareness surrounding scams and fraud. Her experience working both sides of the microphone, as a journalist and in law enforcement communications, gives her a unique perspective on the relationship between our police department and the communities we serve.
 
“I grew up in Prince George’s County, graduated from Bowie High, and attended Prince George’s Community College before graduating from American University in DC. Having spent much of my life and career connected to Prince George’s County, this opportunity is especially meaningful to me. I look forward to continuing to build strong relationships with our media partners, strengthening community connections through a commitment to transparency, and telling the story of the department’s work to protect and serve our residents.”

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PGPD Charges Multiple Suspects in Two Separate 2024 Murders in Landover

Following extensive investigations, the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit has now identified and charged multiple suspects in two separate murders that occurred in Landover in October of 2024. Two of the suspects are charged in both cases.   

The first murder occurred on October 22, 2024. The victim,18-year-old Kesean Pollard of Landover, was located suffering from gunshot wounds inside of a car in the 7100 block of Old Landover Road. He died at the scene.

Nine days later, on October 31st, 29-year-old Tresean Sparrow Bey of Landover, was shot and killed in the 900 block of Atlee Drive in Landover.

                Devin Spivey                  Shamar Evans              

The nearly year-long investigation into Sparrow Bey’s murder resulted in charges in July of 2025 against 22-year-old Devin Spivey of Laurel and 19-year-old Shamar Evans of Washington, DC. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.   

Donzell Gibson                Nathaniel Washington              Devin Spivey                    Shamar Evans

On September 30, 2026, four arrest warrants were obtained for Pollard’s murder. The four suspects are 22-year-old Donzell Gibson of Waldorf, 22-year-old Nathaniel Washington of Washington, DC, as well as Devin Spivey and Shamar Evans. In this case, the shooting stemmed from an ongoing dispute.

At this time, there is no indication the two murders are related and there is no known connection between the two victims.

Spivey and Evans are in custody of the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections. Gibson is in custody in Charles County on unrelated charges. Washington is in custody in Cumberland, MD, also on unrelated charges.

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 in Connection With Weekend Fatal Shooting

 

Michael Ritch

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting that took place Saturday. The suspect is 29-year-old Michael Ritch of Capitol Heights. He is charged with the murder of 45-year-old Devin Mason of no fixed address.

 

On October 17, 2026, at approximately 11:35 am, officers responded to a shooting in the 5000 block of Emo Street in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. Officers located Mason outside suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving measures, he died a short time later at a hospital. Through various investigative techniques, detectives were able to identify and locate Ritch in the area several hours later. Officers took him into custody without incident.

 

The motive for the shooting remains under investigation. At this time, there is no evidence the suspect and victim were known to each other.

 

Ritch is charged with first and second degree murder and additional charges. He is being held at the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

 

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512. Please refer to case 26-0055479.

 

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PGPD Investigating Murder in Unincorporated Section of Hyattsville

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a murder that occurred in the unincorporated section of Hyattsville. The victim is 29-year-old Maury Carias Garcia of Hyattsville. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.

On October 14, 2026, at approximately 12:20 pm, officers responded to a parking lot in the 2000 block of University Boulevard East for the report of an unresponsive person. Carias Garcia was located inside of her vehicle suffering from trauma. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore will determine her cause of death.

The victim was reported missing to the Prince George’s County Police Department on October 13, 2026, at approximately 10:25 am. Based on evidence gathered during the preliminary investigation into her death, Homicide Unit detectives believe Carias Garcia was murdered inside of her vehicle on October 12, 2026, at approximately 10:15 pm.

Through various investigative techniques, Homicide Unit detectives have identified a person of interest in connection with the victim’s murder. That person of interest was located deceased inside of his residence the morning of October 13, 2026. He died from an apparent suicide. The victim and person of interest are known to each other.

This remains an open and active investigation.

If anyone has information and would like to speak with a Homicide Unit detective, please call 301-516-2512. Please refer to case number 26-0054856.

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Pedestrian Injured in Early August Collision Dies From Injuries

 The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a now fatal pedestrian collision that occurred in early August. The deceased pedestrian is 65-year-old Anthony Wright of Washington, DC. Investigators have been attempting to locate his next of kin to inform them of his death which was completed on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.  

On August 5, 2026, at approximately 1:40 am, officers responded to the area of Indian Head Highway and Farmington Road for a pedestrian collision.  Wright was transported from the scene to a hospital where he died on August 28, 2026.

The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was walking on Indian Head Highway when, for reasons now under investigation, he was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound. The driver, who was not injured, remained on scene.

As always, investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has dash camera or home surveillance footage that may have captured the incident to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department. Even if you believe your footage may not be significant, it could provide valuable information to assist investigators.

Anyone with information about this case who would like to speak with an investigator is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Please refer to case number 26-0041454.

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PGPD Searches for Missing Man

 

Dilan Ashar

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing man. He is identified as 22-year-old Dilan Ashar. Mr. Ashar was last seen on September 20, 2026, at approximately 12:00 pm in the 4300 block of Knox Road in College Park.

Mr. Ashar is approximately 6'1" tall and 140 pounds. He was last seen wearing a yellow shirt and shorts.

 Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Missing Persons Section at 301-772-8970.

PGPD Investigating Now-Fatal Pedestrian Collision

 The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a now-fatal pedestrian collision that occurred early Monday morning. The deceased pedestrian is 60-year-old Gary Shifler of Clinton.

On September 28, 2026, at approximately 6:00 am, officers responded to the area of Surratts Road and Lormar Court for the report of a crash involving a pedestrian. Shifler was located in the roadway suffering from trauma. He was taken to the hospital where he died on September 30, 2026.

The preliminary investigation revealed the involved vehicle was traveling in the westbound lane on Surratts Road, when for reasons now under investigation, the driver struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The driver remained on scene and was not injured.

As always, investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has dash camera or home surveillance footage that may have captured the incident to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department. Even if you believe your footage may not be significant, it could provide valuable information to assist investigators. 

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Please refer to case number 26-0051720.

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Wednesday. The victim is 30-year-old Angel Granados-Chavez of Mount Rainier.

 

On September 30, 2026, at approximately 5:45 pm, officers responded to a shooting in the 3300 block of Chillum Road in the town of Brentwood. Once on scene, officers located Granados-Chavez outside suffering from gunshot wound(s). Despite life-saving measures, he died at the scene.

 

Investigators are working to identify the suspect(s) and determine a motive.

 

If you have information and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, please call 301-516-2512. Please refer to case number 26-0052205.

 

The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all homicides in the town on Brentwood.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision in Temple Hills

 The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Temple Hills. The deceased driver is 61-year-old Lamar Garvin of Suitland.

On September 30, 2026, at approximately 2:45 pm, officers responded to the 4400 block of Branch Avenue for a collision involving two vehicles. Garvin was taken to a hospital where he died a short time later. The second involved driver was not injured.

Investigators are working to determine the circumstances of the collision.

As always, investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has dash camera or home surveillance footage that may have captured the incident to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department. Even if you believe your footage may not be significant, it could provide valuable information to assist investigators.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Please refer to case number 26-0052184.

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