Maryland

Daily local and breaking news for Maryland and surrounding area.

Skip directly to news body

Two Charged with Murder in Fatal Forestville Shooting

Handcuffs used during police arrest.

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD – Lavelle Harris, an 18-year-old from Washington, DC, and a 17-year-old male from District Heights have been charged by the Homicide Unit of the Prince George’s County Police Department in relation to the fatal shooting of Kendall Batson, an 18-year-old resident of District Heights, on Thursday, May 11.

Officers found Batson in a parking lot on Ritchie Road, suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigations revealed the shooting was part of a carjacking incident.

Both suspects are currently in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

Witnesses with information relevant to the case are requested to contact the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512.

Two charged with murder in fatal forestville shooting
Photo: two charged with murder in fatal forestville shooting
Scroll to Top