Crime & Safety
Capitol Heights Homicide Suspect Arrested: Police
Martinez Ferrell, 38, has been charged with the July 29 murder of Kevin Hawkins, 29, police said.
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD — A man has been arrested for a fatal shooting in Landover July 29, police announced Monday.
Martinez Ferrell, 38, of Landover, was charged with the murder of Kevin Hawkins, 29, of Landover. Detectives are working to identify the motive in this case.
Police found Hawkins lying in the road suffering from a gun shot wound at about 11:30 a.m. July 29 in the 1400 block of Pine Grove Rd. in Capitol Heights.
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He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, but eventually died from his injuries on Aug. 3.
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Ferrell and Hawkins were acquaintances, police said.
Anyone with information 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.
Photo: Ferrell, PGPD
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