Arrest Made in Suitland Homicide: Police

A District Heights man was arrested in Washington, D.C., on a first-degree murder charge in the death of a Suitland man, say police.

The Prince George’s County Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of Jamal Allen, 20, of Suitland. The suspect is 19-year-old Jawaun Anthony Nelson of the 6100 block of Hil Mar Drive in District Heights, police say.

Police were called to the 2700 block of Sweetwater Court in Suitland on Jan. 11 for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, officers found Allen inside a car suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives do not believe this was a random act.

Nelson was arrested Wednesday night in the District and is in custody awaiting extradition to Prince George’s County.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.comand submit a tip online.

»Jawaun Anthony Nelson of District Heights is charged with murder; photo from the Prince George’s County Police Department