HYATTSVILLE, Md. — On August 20, Prince George’s Police Department Homicide Unit detectives released surveillance photos of the man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a convenience store employee in Clinton this morning.
Taiwo Oduwole, 31 of Canadian Geese Court in Upper Marlboro, was shot during the incident. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
According to the police report, patrol officers were called to the 9700 block of Brandywine Road for a shooting at 4:50 a.m. this morning. The officers found Oduwole inside of the business suffering from gunshot wounds. He died a short time later at a hospital.
The preliminary investigation reveals the suspect intended to rob the store. During that robbery attempt, the victim was shot.
Detectives believe the same suspect robbed a hotel in the 7900 block of Malcolm Road in Clinton a short time after the shooting.
Anyone with information on this suspect is asked to please call our 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.
