Bowie Man Dies Following Thursday Night Shooting: Police

BOWIE, MD — Homicide detectives from the Prince George's County Police Department are investigating the fatal shooting Thursday night of a Bowie man, according to a police release. PGPD identified the victim as 20-year-old Darion Gripper.

Around 11:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to the report of a single-vehicle collision at Central Avenue and Kettering Drive in Kettering. Emergency personnel found Gripper, who was the driver of the vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound. He died the next day from his injuries.

PGPD detectives are working to establish a motive and identify the suspects involved in the shooting. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call police at 301-516-2512. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app. Callers are asked to refer to 20-0028254.