🌱 What we know about February’s deadly Abel Avenue shooting arrest

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In today's newsletter:

• What we know about February’s deadly Abel Avenue shooting arrest

Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny and hot, temps: high: 92, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 66 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 1 Suspect Arrested, 2nd Suspect On The Run In Fatal Shooting (patch.com) — A young man has been charged in connection with a February fatal shooting on Abel Avenue in Capitol Heights, where 19-year-old Ky-Mari Bowman of Waldorf was found with gunshot wounds and later died. Police say the suspect, arrested in Washington, D.C., faces multiple murder charges and is awaiting extradition to Prince George’s County as detectives continue investigating the argument that preceded the shooting.
   

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📸 Around Capitol Heights

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Capitol Heights

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Thursday June 4

• 4th Quarter Report Cards PRINTED & MAILED (Seniors only)
  H. Winship Wheatley Early Childhood Center Capitol Heights, MD 20743
• NEHS Induction Ceremony
  Carmody Hills Elementary Capitol Heights, MD 20743
  8:30 am
• Caseworker in the Library
  Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
  10:00 am
• Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
  Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Storytime Barn
  11:00 am
• Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
  Fairmount Heights Branch Library Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting Room
  11:00 am

Monday June 8

• Play and Learn: Ages 1-4
  Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Storytime Barn
  11:00 am
• Craft and Create: Pride Friendship Bracelets
  Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
  3:00 pm
• Technology Help: Essential Skills for Everyday Computer Use
  Fairmount Heights Branch Library Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting Room
  4:00 pm

Monday June 22

• The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
  John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• PTA Book Giveaway
  University Park Elementary Hyattsville, MD 20782
  8:00 am
• Computer Basics: Open Lab
  Mount Rainier Branch Library Mount Rainier -
  1:00 pm
• English Class: Beginner
  Glenarden Branch Library Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
  1:00 pm
• Craft and Create: Potato Stamping
  Hyattsville Branch Library Hyattsville - Conference Room 1
  3:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Is anyone looking for this dog?
  It's been roaming around Gunther St & Capitol Heights Blvd for the last few days. (Nextdoor Coral Hills/Capitol Heights)

• HD Supply Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Delivery Assistant in Capitol Heights. Apply here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Suitland

• Statistical agencies face third office closure in recent weeks over unspecified water concerns (federalnewsnetwork.com)

Landover

• D.C. filmmakers celebrate 40th release of cult classic documentary 'Heavy Metal Parking Lot' (wamu.org)
• Washington Commanders, Levy and PEPSI® Elevate Season Ticket Member Experience and Value with new Benefits Including an Exclusive Season Ticket Member Value Menu presented by PEPSI® (commanders.com)
• Motor City Pizza Co. recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination (myparistexas.com)

Bowie

• Explicit Photos, Videos Sent By Girls Land Man In Prison (patch.com)

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Ok Capitol Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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