Capitol Heights Woman Shot to Death Thursday Night: Police

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD — Prince George's County police detectives are investigating the fatal shooting Thursday night of a 51-year-old Capitol Heights woman, trying to identify a suspect and motive in the case, the Police Department announced Friday.

The police identified the victim as Jan Cotto, of Zelma Avenue. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case, the Police Department said.

Patrol officers responded at about 11 p.m. Thursday to the report of a shooting in the 200 block of zelma Avenue, the police said. When they arrived, they found Cotto outside, suffering from gunshot wounds.

She was taken to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead a short time later, the police said.

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.