Man Dies in Shooting at Bradbury Recreation Center

A man was shot and killed Sunday night on the grounds of the Bradbury Recreation Center in Suitland, authorities say.

Officers of the Maryland-National Capital Park Police and Prince George’s County Police were called about 5:30 p.m. to the shooting in front of the recreation center. They found the gravely wounded victim, J.R. Reid Franklin, 21, of Temple Hills, in the rec center parking lot.

He was taken by ambulance to the Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly, where he later died from his injuries.

Investigators say Franklin argued with a group of people in the parking lot. During that argument, one of the suspects shot the victim. The group then fled the area. Investigators are working to identify a motive and the suspects in this case.

A $25,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest in the case.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call 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 http://pgcrimesolvers.com/and submit a tip online.