29-year-old man fatally shot in oxon hill
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29-year-old man fatally shot in Oxon Hill

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December 27, 2024

OXON HILL, MD — Prince George’s County Police are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 29-year-old Temple Hills man early Friday morning.

The victim, identified as Harvey Jones Jr., was found suffering from gunshot wounds outside a location in the 6100 block of Oxon Hill Road at approximately 12:30 a.m. Responding officers transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Detectives with the Homicide Unit are working to determine a motive and identify the suspect or suspects involved in the shooting.

The Prince George’s County Police Department has announced a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment in this case.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512.

The deadly shooting marks another tragedy as police seek answers in a developing investigation.

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