Prince George's County detectives are working a pre-dawn homicide after a man was found shot to death early Wednesday on the 9500 block of Livingston Road in the Fort Washington area. Officers were dispatched a little after 2:30 a.m., arriving to find the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not publicly identified the man as investigators continue to piece together what led up to the shooting.
According to DC News Now, Prince George’s County police say detectives are still working to determine the circumstances of the overnight gunfire. The outlet reports officers found the victim on the 9500 block of Livingston Road and that the case remains very much active.
Police seek tips
Prince George’s County authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Prince George’s County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or to submit an anonymous tip through the P3 Tips app. Crime Solvers notes that tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest.
Investigation and next steps
Police have not announced any arrests and say more details will be released as the investigation moves forward. Detectives are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who was in the area around 2:30 a.m. and who may have video or information to share, per DC News Now. Authorities say the probe remains ongoing.
Local context
Livingston Road is a major corridor through Fort Washington and has surfaced in police reports before. The Washington Post has documented previous deadly incidents on nearby blocks, underscoring the challenges detectives face when trying to reconstruct violent overnight crimes. Residents are being told to expect an increased police presence in the area as investigators follow leads and update the community on any developments.
