Crime & Safety
$25K Reward Offered for Tips in Lanham Murder
Police found a 26-year-old man in a parking lot Friday night suffering from gunshot wounds. He died later from his injuries, say police.
The Prince George’s County Police Department is asking for the public’s help to solve a murder in Lanham.
Police were called to the 8600 block of Greenbelt Road about 11:15 Aug. 1 for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found Shayne Francis Snipes, 26, of Woodthrust Drive in Lanham suffering from gunshot wounds outside in a parking lot. He died of his injuries several hours later.
Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random shooting. Detectives are working to establish a motive and identify the suspect(s) in this case.
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Anyone with information 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 1-866-411-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.
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A reward of up to $25,000 is offered to anyone who provides information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
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