CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD — Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Friday. A reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for information that leads to an arrest and indictment in the case.
On June 19 at approximately 11:05 p.m., Prince George's police officers were called to the 1400 block of Doewood Lane in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. They found 18-year-old Daijah Cherry of Washington, D.C., with gunshot wounds. She died a short time later at the hospital, according to police.
Investigators are working to identify the suspect(s) and determine a motive.
Anyone with information about the case who would like to speak to a detective can call 301-516-2512, contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto a mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
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