Police to Canvass Shooting Area Thursday Night

Detectives from the Prince George’s County Police Department will conduct a second canvass Thursday night in connection with a murder earlier in the day in Bowie.

Police say Amir Ali Jr., 39, of the 9900 block of Chessington Way in Bowie, was shot and killed in his home. Officers were called to the house about 5:45 a.m. for the report of a shooting. They found Ali suffering from a gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead on the scene.

On Twitter the department said: “Our detectives don’t believe this morning’s murder on Chessington Way was random. This appears to be drug-related.”

Detectives are looking for at least two suspects in this case.

Authorities will return to the 9900 block of Chessington Way early this evening. The time will be tweeted via @PGPDNews before the canvass.

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. A reward of up to $25,000 is offered to anyone who provides information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

» Amir Ali Jr., 39, of the 9900 block of Chessington Way in Bowie was shot and killed in what police say was a drug-related attack. Photo Credit: Prince George’s County Police Department