Elderly Bladensburg Woman's Death Ruled a Homicide: Police

BLADENSBURG, MD — An elderly Bladensburg woman's death has been ruled a homicide and a reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case, officials said.

On Tuesday, Prince George's County Police said the death of Delores Rivers, 75, of 58th Avenue in Bladensburg, has been ruled a homicide.

About noon Sunday, officers with the Bladensburg Police Department were called to the 4200 block of 58th Avenue for a death investigation. The officers found the victim inside her apartment. She was pronounced dead on the scene.

An autopsy determined Rivers died from trauma to the upper body.

Anyone with information about Rivers' death is asked to call police 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.