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Press Releases - January 2005

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

January 17, 2005

PRESS RELEASE
Arrest in Homicide on Heath Street Capitol Heights

The Prince George’s County Police Department has made an arrest in a homicide that occurred inCapitol Heights, Maryland.

On January 15, 2005, at approximately 7:35 p.m., police responded to the 5100 block of Heath Street for a shooting.  When officers arrived, they discovered27-year old Ohiri William Okechukwu, of the 5100 block of Heath Streetsuffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body.  The victim was transported from the residence to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. 

The suspect has been identified as 28-year old Abere Biobele Karibi-Ikiriko, of Capitol Heights. She is currently being held at the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections on a “no bond” status.

Anyone with further information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925.  The investigation is continuing.

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