Police Arrest Man as He Flees Stabbing Scene

Prince George's County Police have arrested a man for a murder in Glenarden, Maryland Saturday night.

At about 9 p.m. Saturday, police were called to the 7900 block of Johnson Avenue for the report of a stabbing. When they arrived, they spotted a man who matched the suspect's description running from the area, and arrested him.

Not far away, patrol officers found the victim suffering from apparent stab wounds. He was rushed to a hospital, where he died a short time later. A knife was also recovered nearby.

The victim is 26-year-old Terrell Maurice Burton of 10th Street in Northwest Washington. The suspect is 37-year-old Jahwil Sheard of the 8800 block of Sterling Street in Landover; he is charged with first degree murder and being held without bond.

Police said a preliminary investigation suggests the suspect stabbed the victim during an argument.

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