Press Releases - October 2005

October 4, 2005

PRESS RELEASE
Homicide Windom Road (UPDATE)

Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department has identified the victim in the September 21, 2005 homicide as 25-year-old Eric Jenifer, of the 6100 block of Montello Avenue, N.E., Washington, D.C.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on September 21, 2005.

At approximately 10:45 p.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of Windom Road for the report of a shooting.  When the officers arrived, they the victim with a gunshot wound in the upper body. He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. His body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, Maryland for an autopsy. At this time, there are no detailed descriptions of the suspects.

The Police Department is asking anyone with information about this case to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS; a cash reward is available for tips that lead to the arrest and indictment.  In addition, Chief Melvin High has created an additional reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment of violent crimes in Prince George’s County.  Call the Violent Crimes Tip line at 1-866-698-7424 to leave an anonymous tip. 

For more information contact the Press Information Office at 301-772-4710.  The investigation is continuing.