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Young man shot to death in District Heights

Young man shot to death in district heights

Prince George’s County Police Investigate Fatal Shooting

**District Heights, MD** – Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday evening in District Heights. The victim was 20-year-old Tyler Fludd, a resident of Hyattsville. Authorities are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment.

On February 2, at approximately 5:20 p.m., officers responded to a reported shooting in the 5400 block of Silver Hill Road. Upon arrival, officers found Fludd outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.

Detectives are currently working to determine a motive and identify any suspect or suspects involved in the incident. The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app, or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Please refer to case number 25-0005837.

Pistol-wielding suspect attacks employee during Columbus robbery

Pistol-wielding suspect attacks employee during columbus robbery

Suspect Sought in Columbus Business Robbery

**Columbus, OH** – An incident occurred at a business in the 2500 block of Lockbourne Rd. on Wednesday at around 11:46 a.m. A suspect entered the establishment, assaulted an employee with a pistol, and demanded money from the cash register.

The employee, following the suspect’s command, handed over the cash, after which the suspect fled in an unspecified direction. The suspect’s face was largely obscured during the robbery, though a manager presented a screenshot depicting the suspect’s entry into the store earlier.

The suspect is described as a black male, aged between 45 to 60 years old, with a height of 5’9″ and weighing 150 pounds. The Columbus Division of Police Robbery Unit is conducting the investigation.

Authorities request anyone with information to contact the Robbery Unit at 614-645-4665. Anonymous tips can also be provided to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).