Press Releases - January 2006

January 1, 2006

PRESS RELEASE
Homicide on Livingston Road

Prince George's County, Maryland…The Prince George's County Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Livingston Road.  
On December 30, 2005, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the 6200 block of Livingston Road for the report of a shooting.  When they arrived, officers discovered the victim, 26-year-old William Amos Brown II of the 1500 block of Fenwood Avenue, with multiple gunshot wounds.  The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.

Investigators believe the victim was standing in front of a convenience store when the suspect(s) fired shots at him.  Investigators do not have detailed descriptions of the suspect(s) nor a possible motive in this case.

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.