Crime & Safety
Suspect Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of D.C. Man In Capitol Heights: Prince George's Police
A Washington, D.C., man has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of another D.C. man that happened in Capitol Heights.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — A 37-year-old Washington, D.C., man has been arrested and charged in connection to a fatal shooting that happened in Capitol Heights.
According to the Prince George's County Police Department, Michael Malachi Ford has been charged with first-degree murder and related charges in the death of 65-year-old Leon Steadham of Washington, D.C.
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On Dec. 6 at approximately 7:10 p.m., officers responded to the 1200 block of Abel Avenue for the report of a shooting. They found Steadham in the road suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
A preliminary investigation suggests the fatal shooting stemmed from an ongoing dispute. The suspect and victim knew each other, police say.
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If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers wanting to remain anonymous can call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto a mobile device.) Refer to case number 22-0059529.
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