Teen arrested in fatal 2023 gas station shooting of 16-year-old in clinton

Teen arrested in fatal 2023 gas station shooting of 16-year-old in Clinton

CLINTON, MD — An 18-year-old from District Heights has been charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred nearly one year ago at a Clinton gas station, Prince George’s County Police announced Wednesday.

Stephon Johnson is accused of killing 16-year-old Robert Isiah Walker, who was found with gunshot wounds inside the business on the 9800 block of Piscataway Road around 2:40 a.m. on August 12, 2023. Walker was pronounced dead at the scene.

Johnson is charged with both first- and second-degree murder, along with related offenses. He is currently being held at the Department of Corrections with no bond.

Police say the motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

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

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