Teen Dies More Than A Year After Being Shot In Lanham: Police

LANHAM, MD -- Police are now treating the death of a teenager as a homicide after he died more than a year and a half after being shot in Lanham.

Police say 18-year-old Ki Johnson went to the hospital on Oct. 10, 2017 for breathing issues and died later that day. He had been shot in the 9900 block of Greenbelt Road back on Feb. 29, 2016 after getting into an argument with another man, according to a report from the Prince George's County Police Department.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled in February of this year that Johnson's death was due to injuries from the gunshot wound, and therefore his death was a homicide, prompting police to take over the investigation.

In a Friday statement, police say they are also treating this as a homicide and say they have "strong leads" in the case. They do not think it was a random crime.

The statement adds: "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), 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 your mobile device.)"

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