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Detectives seek leads after 45-year-old man found shot to death Monday morning.

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD – Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 45-year-old man late Monday morning in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights.

Key Points

Victim identified as 45-year-old David Downs of Capitol Heights
Officers found Downs shot on Marlboro Pike around 11:20 a.m. Monday
Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify any suspects

Victim pronounced dead at the scene

According to the Prince George’s County Police Department, officers were called to the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike at approximately 11:20 a.m. on February 23 for reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found the victim, identified as David Downs, suffering from at least one gunshot wound.

Downs was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives have not released any suspect information or determined a motive at this stage of the investigation.

Police ask for public’s help

Investigators are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to contact the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can also contact Crime Solvers.

The investigation remains active as police work to identify those responsible for the deadly shooting.

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