Tween, Teen Charged In Gas Station Employee's Fatal Stabbing: Prince George's Co. Police

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — A teen and a tween have been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a gas station employee, 37-year-old Isreal Akingbesote of Mount Rainier, last Wednesday in Clinton.

One of the suspects is a 15-year-old male from Clinton. He has been charged as an adult. The second suspect is a 12-year-old male from Clinton. He has been charged as a juvenile. The two juveniles have been charged with first degree murder, assault and related charges.

Prince George's County police officers were called to a gas station in the 9000 block of Woodyard Road in Clinton Aug. 10 at about 4:40 a.m. for a report of a stabbing. They found Akingbesote with multiple stab wounds. He was taken to the hospital and died a few hours later, according to a news release.

A preliminary investigation indicate the suspects stabbed the victim after committing a theft at the gas station.

“This is a tragic situation. Two juveniles are now in custody for killing Mr. Akingbesote while he was at work. We have seen far too many juveniles committing violent crimes. Seven juveniles have been arrested this year alone involving homicides. Committing violent crimes are serious offenses and we intend to do our part in holding accountable anyone, no matter their age, who breaks the law in this county. We will continue to seek justice for the victims of crime,” Prince George's County Police Chief Malik Aziz.

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 your mobile device.) Refer to case number 22-0038267.