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Press Releases - March 2007

Police Department

Prince George's County, Maryland
PRESS INFORMATION OFFICE
7600 Barlowe Road, Palmer Park, Maryland 20785
Phone 301-772-4710 / Fax 301-772-4948

March 2, 2007

PRESS RELEASE
Police Seek Help in Identifying Homicide Victim

 

        Prince George’s County, Maryland… The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is seeking help in identifying the victim of a Homicide that occurred on Joplin Street.
        On January 30, 2007, officers responded to the rear of 7240 Joplin Street for a report of a found body.  Upon arrival, officers located a male suffering from trauma to the upper body.  The victim is described as an adult black male, 20-25 years of age, 5’10 and weighing 160 pounds.  He was found wearing a red hooded sweat shirt with Washington DC written in blue lettering on the front, a red balaclava, a black scarf, black and gray polo shirt, red gloves over black gloves, black flannel shirt, two sets of blue jeans, blue plaid boxer shorts, and black Air Jordan tennis shoes.
        Investigators are currently working to establish a motive and any suspect(s).
        Anyone with information about this case is asked to please contact 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).  A cash reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspect.
        For more information, call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Press Information Office at (301) 772-4710.  The investigation is continuing.  Photo is attached.

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