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Press Releases - November 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

November 12, 2005

PRESS RELEASE
Homicide on 68th Avenue

Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on 68th Avenue.

On November 12, 2005, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers responded to the 4600 block of 68th Avenue for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, officers found the victim, 30-year-old Richard Anthony Karis of the 3800 block of 71st Avenue, with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene. A second victim, who is only being identified as a 26-year-old man, was also shot multiple times, he was in stable condition when transported to a local hospital. A motive has not yet been determined.

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.

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