A 45-year-old man was shot and killed Monday morning in an unincorporated section of Capitol Heights, according to police. Officers found him suffering from gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the Prince George's County Police Department, officers were called to the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike at approximately 11:20 a.m. on Monday. The victim was identified as 45-year-old David Downs of Capitol Heights. The department listed the investigation as case number 26-0009288 and said detectives from its Homicide Unit are handling the probe.
Detectives "are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect or suspects," the Prince George's County Police Department said. Investigators asked anyone with information to call the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can reach Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS or by submitting information online.
Investigators Working To Establish Motive
Local outlets picked up the department’s post and published accounts of the scene in the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike. Shore News Network posted a summary overnight.
The shooting is the latest fatality in Prince George’s County this year, following several deadly incidents in January and contributing to an unsettled pattern after a decline in 2025, The Washington Post reported.
How To Help
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Prince George's County Police Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512 or call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online via PG Crime Solvers.
Police have not released suspect information and no arrests had been announced as of the department’s post, according to Shore News Network. The investigation remains active and officials urged anyone with information to come forward.
