Driver Killed During Theft Of His Vehicle, Suspect On The Lam: Prince George's Police

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — A reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest and an indictment in the case involving a driver's death during the theft of his vehicle.

On Sept. 15 around 8:30 p.m., officers with the Capitol Heights Police Department responded to the 5700 block of Gladstone Way. The victim, later identified as 52-year-old Michael Fernando Davis of Capitol Heights, was found in the roadway suffering from trauma. He died a short time later at a hospital. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine his cause of death, according to the Prince George's Police Department.

A preliminary investigation indicates Davis suffered fatal injuries during the theft of his car. The suspect(s) crashed the car a short time after stealing it and left the scene on foot.

The Prince George's Police Department's homicide unit investigates homicides in the town of Capitol Heights. If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to call detectives at 301-516-2512.