Burn Victim Found Dead on the Ground in Capitol Heights: Police

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD — Police are searching for a suspect after finding a man who had been severely burned dead in the road on Monday.

A citizen flagged down a patrol officer at around 9:50 a.m. on Dec. 19 after finding a victim on the ground in the 1100 block of Brooke Road, according to a report from the Prince George's County Police Department.

Police say the victim, 27-year-old Rayshan Lee Cotton of Landover, was "suffering from severe burns" and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives are working to find a suspect and motive in the case, and will await the results of an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment.

The report adds: "Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the 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.com and submit a tip online."

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