Prince George’s County Police Department

Police Investigate Homicide in Capitol Heights

Prince George's County Police are investigating the shooting death of a man in Capitol Heights.

Officers were called to the 1300 block of Coral Gardens Court for a report of a shooting at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday. When they arrived, they found 24-year-old Earl Atwood Ross of Capitol Heights suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

He was pronounced dead at an area hospital.

Investigators are working to establish a motive and suspect information. Police say this was not a random act.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Crime Solvers line at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

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