Police Make Quick Arrest in Forestville Shooting

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An argument between two acquaintances spiraled into a fatal shooting and one man’s arrest, authorities say.

The Prince George’s County Police Department says officers were called to the 6500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue Thursday afternoon for the report of a shooting. Patrol officers found Dayonte Mathew Shannon, 24, of Morocco Street in Capitol Heights dead from a gunshot wound at the scene.

Investigators believe Shannon argued with Daveon Lamar Ward, 26, of the 6500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in Forestville. The dispute escalated into the shooting.

Ward was arrested Friday afternoon in Southeast Washington. He is charged with second-degree murder.

Anyone with information about the shooting is 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 1-866-41-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.

»Photo of Daveon Lamar Ward of Forestville, courtesy of the Prince George’s County Police Department.

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