Man shot dead in Clinton parking lot

Clinton man gunned down in parking lot as police hunt killer
May 13, 2025
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Yellow law enforcement tape isolating crime scene. Blurred view of city, toned in red and blue police car lights

CLINTON, MD — A fatal shooting Monday night in Clinton has prompted a homicide investigation, as Prince George’s County Police search for answers in the killing of a 30-year-old local man.

Officers were called to the 9800 block of Piscataway Road around 9:40 p.m. on May 12 following reports of gunfire. At the scene, police found Anthony Traevon Dawson of Clinton suffering from a gunshot wound in a parking lot. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives offer reward as motive remains unclear

Homicide Unit detectives have not yet identified a suspect or established a motive. The department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case.

Anyone with tips is urged to contact detectives at 301-516-2512 or reach out anonymously through the Crime Solvers tip line at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or via the “P3 Tips” mobile app.