Man Found Fatally Shot, Police Search For Suspect

LANDOVER, MD — Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Wednesday night in Landover.

Prince George's police officers were called to the 2400 block of Brightseat Road around 6:40 p.m. for a report of a shooting. They found 48-year-old Curtis Thornton Jr., of Capitol Heights with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene, the police department reported.

Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s). Anyone with information who would like to speak to a detective is asked to call 301-516-2512, contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto a mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).