U.S. Marshals helped capture man wanted in deadly Capitol Heights shooting
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD — A man wanted in a February killing in Prince George’s County has been captured in Colorado after investigators tracked him across the country, ending a months-long search tied to the fatal shooting of 45-year-old David Downs, police announced Tuesday.
Prince George’s County Police identified the suspect as Jabari McCoy, 30, of Capitol Heights.
McCoy is charged with first- and second-degree murder and related offenses in connection with Downs’ death.
The shooting occurred Feb. 23 at approximately 11:20 a.m. in the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights.
Officers responding to the shooting found Downs suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives later identified McCoy as the suspect through what police described as various investigative techniques and obtained a warrant for his arrest.
The search eventually stretched far beyond Maryland.
Members of the Prince George’s County Police Fugitive Unit, which participates in the U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, determined McCoy was in Colorado, according to police.
A U.S. Marshals Service task force in Colorado assisted in taking McCoy into custody Monday.
Police said their preliminary investigation indicates McCoy and Downs knew each other.
Detectives believe an argument between the two preceded the fatal shooting.
McCoy remained in Colorado pending extradition to Prince George’s County at the time of Tuesday’s announcement.
Anyone with information relevant to the homicide can contact the Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512 and reference case number 26-0009288.
The charges are accusations, and McCoy is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Key Points
- Jabari McCoy, 30, was captured in Colorado Monday after being wanted in connection with the February shooting death of David Downs, 45, in Capitol Heights.
- Police believe McCoy and Downs knew each other and that the deadly shooting stemmed from an argument.
- McCoy faces first- and second-degree murder charges and remains in Colorado pending extradition to Prince George’s County.
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