Mother, Toddler Slain in Prince George's County Identified: Update

Updated at 2:20 p.m.

FORT WASHINGTON, MD — Authorities have identified the mother and young daugher slain Tuesday morning, a crime that has enraged and saddened local prosecutors and police.

Prince George’s County Police say the victims are Neshante Alesha Davis, 26, and her two-year-old daughter, Chloe Nichole Davis-Green, both of the 1300 block of Palmer Road in Fort Washington.

The shooting occurred in the 1300 block of Palmer Road in Fort Washington. Davis was found in a parking lot and the toddler was found in a nearby car, both with gunshot wounds. Davis was pronounced dead at the scene; her daughter died at an area hospital.

Reporters at a press conference asked police about comments from neighbors, who said the victims may have been involved in a child custody dispute and that the deaths were tied to domestic violence. Police would not comment on a possible motive for the shootings.

Interim Police Chief Hank Stawinski said at the scene, “This is a profoundly sad day and my prayers go out to the family of the victims of this crime that frankly shocks the conscience. The notion that someone would be bold enough take the life of a child and take the life of a young woman and not think that there would be consequences is simply unacceptable in Prince George’s County.”

Stawinski declined to say if a suspect has been identified, but said investigators have good leads.

The Prince George’s County Educators’ Association said in a statement that Davis was a teacher at Bradbury Heights Elementary School in Capitol Heights. According to the school’s website, she taught second grade.

Angela Alsobrooks, state’s attorney, said, “We are absolutely grief stricken, I am enraged that another baby lost a life here in our community.”

The prosecutor said it is unacceptable that a child should be killed in this way, and her office will hold the perpetrator accountable.

PGCEA President Theresa Mitchell Dudley said of Davis’ death, “This is a great tragedy. The violence in our community affects everyone, our educators, our children, our families. PGCEA is devastated by this heinous act and will remain vigilant in educating residents and our students about the need to stop the violence in Prince George’s County.”

If anyone heard or saw anything suspicious around 7 a.m., they are asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s 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 towww.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

»Photo from Prince George’s County Police press conference via Periscope