Teen Charged As Adult in Fatal Stabbing of 'Family Friend'

FORT WASHINGTON, MD — A 17-year-old from Fort Washington is being held without bond as an adult on murder charges for allegedly stabbing a family friend to death.

Prince George’s County Police were called to the 2900 block of Tucker Road in Fort Washington Sunday night for the report of a one-car crash. Officers found Keith Anthony Williams, 44, of Newmont Street in Fort Washington inside the car suffering from stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators say Williams and suspect Draeton Hawkins, 17, of the 2900 block of Tucker Road in Fort Washington argued, which escalated into the fatal stabbing. Right after being stabbed, Williams got into the car to try to leave the scene, but died of his injuries soon after the assault.

Williams was a family friend of the suspect. Hawkins was arrested a short time after the attack not far from his home.

He is charged as an adult with first- and second-degree murder. He’s in custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

Anyone with information about this homicide 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.