PGPD Arrests Father in Connection with the Death of Infant Son

Khalil Brooks-Clarke

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit made an arrest in the murder of a four-month-old baby. The victim is Kairo Brooks of Suitland. His father, 24-year-old Khalil Brooks-Clarke, has been charged in connection with his death.

In the early morning hours of December 27, 2025, at approximately 12:40 a.m., officers responded to an apartment in the 5400 block of Morris Avenue after receiving a call about an unresponsive infant. Despite life-saving efforts, Kairo was pronounced deceased a short time later at a hospital. An autopsy later determined the cause of death to be blunt force trauma.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Brooks-Clarke was the sole caregiver present at the time Kairo sustained the fatal injuries.

After consultation with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office, Brooks-Clarke has been charged with first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree child abuse, and additional related charges. He is currently being held in the custody of the Department of Corrections. 

“Tragically, in many cases like this, there is never an opportunity for intervention by police or other services before it is too late. Infants and children, like Kairo, are among the most vulnerable members of our community and rely entirely on others for their safety and care. Victims of domestic violence, regardless of age, are often unable to speak for themselves. If you suspect domestic violence involving anyone, please call 911 immediately, or contact Crime Solvers anonymously at 1-866-411-TIPS. Support is also available through Child Protective Services at 301-909-2450 and the Family Justice Center at 301-780-8008. When victims cannot speak, we must speak for them,” said Chief George Nader, Prince George’s County Police.  

Anyone with information regarding this or any homicide case is urged to contact a Homicide Unit detective at 301-516-2512.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the P3 Tips mobile app, or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Please reference case number 25-0071432.

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Suspect Charged With Murdering His Mother

Fredy Grijalva-Hernandez

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a man with murdering his mother inside of their home on Saturday night. The suspect is 22-year-old Fredy Grijalva-Hernandez of Laurel. He’s charged with the murder of 44-year-old Maria Hernandez-Gonzalez.

On December 27, 2025, at approximately 11:50 pm, officers responded for a welfare check in the 8100 block of Gorman Avenue in the unincorporated section of Laurel. Officers located the victim suffering from trauma. Despite all life-saving measures, the victim died at the residence. While patrol officers were at the scene, they located and placed Grijalva-Hernandez in custody without incident.

The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect murdered his mother during a dispute.

Grijalva-Hernandez is charged with first-degree murder and related charges. He remains in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

If you have information and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective please 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 25-0071591.

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PGPD Arrests Suspect in Fatal Shooting

 

Johnathan Howard

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this month in Fort Washington. The suspect is 41-year-old Jonathan Tyrone Howard of Fort Washington. He is charged with the murder of 37-year-old Craig Demarco Jackson of Temple Hills.

On December 19, 2025, at approximately 12:15 am, officers responded to a shooting in the 6700 block of Botetourt Drive. Officers located Jackson outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He died a short time later at a hospital.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect shot the victim during an argument. Jackson and Howard were known to each other.

Howard 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.

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 25-0070125.

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision

 The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Friday in the unincorporated section of Hyattsville. The deceased passenger of one of the involved vehicles is 49-year-old Laura Johnson of Laurel.

On December 19, 2025, at approximately 11:40 am, officers responded to a two-vehicle collision in the area of Annapolis Road and Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a driver was traveling westbound along Annapolis Road when their vehicle, for reasons currently under investigation, struck the vehicle traveling eastbound that the victim was in. The driver, along with a passenger and Johnson, were all transported to a hospital with what were initially considered non-life-threatening injuries. Johnson died at the hospital. The involved driver remained on scene.

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

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 25-0070185.

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