Crime & Safety
Man Sentenced In 2 People's Fatal Shooting At Super 8 Motel
A 24-year-old Prince George's man has been sentenced in the fatal shooting of two men at a Super 8 motel.
UPPER MARLBORO, MD — A 24-year-old Prince George's man has been sentenced after being convicted of two counts of first-degree murder in the May 16 shooting death of two men.
On June 28, 2023, 24-year-old Christopher Jamar Jenkins fatally shot 23-year-old Xavier Matthews and 26-year-old Karon Moore in a Super 8 motel in Camp Springs during a planned robbery orchestrated by Matthews' cousin.
Jenkins also was convicted of conspiracy armed robbery, one count of firearm use in a violent crime and one count of possession of a handgun by a prohibited person. Jenkins has been sentenced to 80 years in prison.
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“This tragedy was entirely preventable, and while no sentence can erase the families’ pain, we hope this brings some measure of justice,” said State’s Attorney Tara Jackson. “This case is a reminder that violent actions have devastating consequences for victims, for families and for the entire community. Our office will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to hold violent offenders accountable and to prevent violence before it occurs in our communities.”
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