DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md. – Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in the unincorporated section of District Heights. The victim is 19-year-old Anthony Ward III of Upper Marlboro.
A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.
On June 10, 2024, at approximately 3:15 pm, officers responded to the 5400 block of Marlboro Pike for a shooting outside of a business. Once on scene, they located three victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Officers attempted life-saving measures on the three victims. Ward was pronounced dead on the scene. The two additional victims, an adult male and an adult female, suffered injuries preliminarily not considered life-threatening.
Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s).
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 24-0033710.
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