Upper Marlboro, MD – The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting in Upper Marlboro this past Saturday. The suspects are – Eric Garris, 29 of Waldorf (below, left) and Taqwa Muhammad, 26 of Lusby (below, right).
On Feb. 13 around 3:40 p.m., patrol officers were called to the 9000 block of Armstrong Lane. The victim, Osama El-Atari of Leesburg, VA was found inside of his pickup truck suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead on the scene.
The motive appears to be a targeted robbery. The suspects robbed El-Atari of several items. They then shot him and fled.
The suspects are both charged with first-degree murder and second-degree murder.
They are in custody of the Department of Corrections on a no bond status.
Anyone with information on this homicide is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s 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.
