Marijuana Robbery Motive Behind Largo Murder: Police

LARGO, MD —The murder of an Upper Marlboro man by two teenage-suspects likely stemmed from a drug robbery, police said Wednesday.

Suspects Christopher Pineda, 17, of the 800 block of Narrowleaf Drive in Largo and 19-year-old Erik Parham Jr., 19, of the 5900 block of H Street in Fairmount Heights were arrested Wednesday by Prince George’s County Police. Pineda is being charged as an adult.

Alim Rahim, 22, of Spring Water Lane in Upper Marlboro was killed about 9:30 p.m. May 8 in the 500 block of Harry S Truman Drive in Largo.

Police found Rahim in a car suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

The motive for the fatal shooting appears to be a marijuana-related robbery. The two suspects have admitted their involvement in the homicide and are charged with first-degree murder, police say.

Both suspects are in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

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.

»Photos of Erik Parham Jr., left, and Christopher Pineda, right, courtesy of Prince George’s County Police