2nd Suspect Arrested In Fatal Shooting At District Heights Car Meet: PGPD

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — A second suspect has been charged in connection to a fatal shooting that happened at a car meet almost two weeks ago.

On May 19 at approximately 1:45 a.m., Prince George's police officers were called to a shopping center parking lot located in the 6400 block of Marlboro Pike. John Phipps, 26, of Waldorf was found inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead a short time later at a hospital, according to police.

Information provided by the community led to the arrest of 22-year-old Raheem Adams of Stafford, Virginia. He was taken into custody at his home and has been charged with first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree attempted murder and related charges.

A second suspect, 21-year-old Caimon Harrell of Woodbridge, Virginia, has been arrested and charged with first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree attempted murder and related charges.

“These car meets are a true concern to law enforcement both in our region and across the country. When the department is made aware of specific, credible intelligence, the agency plans accordingly and allocates resources to either prevent or disperse the gathering. In addition, follow-up investigations are conducted and those who break any laws are charged accordingly. As is evident in this case, these gatherings can turn violent. We don’t want to see anyone injured or killed. The PGPD has worked with lawmakers to strengthen the laws and penalties surrounding these car meets and will continue to do so,” Prince George's Police Chief Malik Aziz said previously.