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CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD – A 19-year-old man died after a shooting Wednesday afternoon in the town of Capitol Heights, prompting a homicide investigation by Prince George’s County Police.

The victim was identified as Ky-Mari Bowman of Waldorf, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.

Officers responded around 3:20 p.m. to the 500 block of Abel Avenue for reports of a shooting. Police said Bowman was found outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital, where he died a short time later.

Detectives with the department’s Homicide Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are working to identify a suspect or suspects.

Investigators said preliminary information indicates the shooting was not random. The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all homicides occurring within the town of Capitol Heights.

Victim identified as 19-year-old Ky-Mari Bowman of Waldorf
Shooting occurred Wednesday afternoon on Abel Avenue
Detectives say the incident does not appear to be random

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Solvers at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, via the P3 Tips mobile app, or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Callers should reference case number 26-0005947.

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