Drug Dispute Led To Homicide In Fort Washington: Police

FORT WASHINGTON, MD — Police have arrested a man accused of killing another man in Fort Washington on Wednesday, and authorities believe the shooting stemmed from a dispute over drugs.

Police charged 19-year-old Xavier Johnson of Upper Marlboro with fatally shooting 24-year-old Timothy Harris of Fort Washington, according to a report from the Prince George's County Police Department.

Police were called to the 12300 block of Asbury Drive at around 10:40 a.m. May 24 to a report of a shooting and found Harris lying in the roadway with a gunshot wound to the upper body, the report states. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Johnson was arrested shortly after, and police believe the two men were involved in a "drug-related dispute," the report states.

Johnson faces charges of first and second degree murder, and he remains in the Department of Corrections without bond.

The report adds: "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."

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