Crime & Safety
Video Of Suspect Wanted In Oxon Hill Fatal Shooting Released By Prince George's Police
Prince George's Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the man seen in a video after a fatal shooting in Oxon Hill.
OXON HILL, MD — A video has been released of the suspect wanted in connection to a fatal shooting that happened Saturday in Oxon Hill. A reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case.
In the video, which can be seen below, the suspect can be seen walking away from the scene of the shooting immediately after the murder of 31-year-old Deon Damien Thomas of Washington, D.C., according to Prince George's Police.
Prince George's police officers were called to the 5100 block of Indian Head Highway for a report of a shooting on July 12 around 8:20 p.m. They found Thomas with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
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Detectives are asking anyone with information on his identity or whereabouts to please call Homicide Unit detectives at 301-516-2512. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
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 25-0038190.
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