Man Shot to Death in Capitol Heights: Police

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD — Police are looking for a suspect after a 23-year-old man was found dead in Capitol Heights over the weekend.

Police were conducting a welfare check on a man in the 4700 block of Mann Street at 7 a.m. Dec. 3. They found Deandre Hodge of Southeast D.C. lying outside with a gunshot wound, according to a report from the Prince George's County Police Department.

Hodge was pronounced dead at the hospital. There is not yet a motive or suspect in the shooting. Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest or indictment in the case, and authorities don't think it was a random crime.

The report adds: " Anyone with information on this homicide 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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