Ernest Deshawn Edwards
Temple Hills, MD— The Homicide Unit arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting in Temple Hills last week. The suspect is 19-year-old Ernest Deshawn Edwards of the 2800 block of Colebrooke Drive in Temple Hills. The victim is 26-year-old Michael Corey Roberts of Elliott Place in Temple Hills. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.
On December 5th, at about 8:20 pm, patrol officers were called to the 3200 block of Curtis Drive for the report of a shooting. The victim was found outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at a hospital a short time later.
The preliminary investigation reveals the fatal shooting stemmed from an attempted robbery.
The suspect is charged with first and second-degree murder as well as weapons related charges.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.
