18-Year-Old Shoots Friend, 16, Faces Manslaughter Charges In Prince George's: Police

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Detectives with the Prince George's County Police Homicide Unit have arrested and charged 18-year-old Demetrius Clarke of Oxon Hill with manslaughter and related charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old male from Oxon Hill.

On Aug. 2 at approximately 1:40 p.m., officers responded to call from a fire station on Marcy Avenue where the victim had been dropped off. Officers learned the teen had been shot at a home in the 5500 block of Livingston Terrace. He died at the hospital later that evening, the police department reported.

The preliminary investigation revealed Clarke was handling the firearm when it discharged and the bullet hit the teen. Detectives believe the shooting was accidental and the suspect and victim were friends, according to the police department.

Clarke is in the custody of the department of corrections. He is being held on a no-bond status.

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers wanting to remain anonymous can call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.) Refer to case 22-0037059.