One Suspect ID'ed, Second Unknown in Laurel Hotel Murder

Laurel, MD — Authorities say a Washington, D.C., man who is at large is one of two men suspected of fatally shooting a Landover Hills man at a Laurel hotel.

Anne Arundel County Police say Dalan Plummer, 19, of Landover Hills, died July 3 at University of Maryland Shock Trauma Hospital from a gunshot wound. Plummer was found by police after a shooting was reported June 25 at the Knights Inn, 3380 Laurel Fort Meade Road in Laurel.

Detectives say two black men – one carrying a handgun -- robbed Plummer at the hotel, and one suspect shot him in the upper body.

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On July 9, detectives obtained an arrest warrant charging Brandon Anthony Holmes, 28, from the 5000 block of Kansas Avenue NW in Washington D.C., for his involvement in the robbery and murder of Plummer.

The arrest warrant charges Holmes with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault, two counts of second-degree assault, two counts of robbery, two counts of armed robbery, two counts of theft less than $1,000, two counts of reckless endangerment, and a firearm used in a crime of violence.

Holmes’ location is currently unknown. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to call 911.

Investigators say the suspected shooters were captured on video at the McDonald’s restaurant at 3418 Laurel Fort Meade Road in Laurel shortly before the fatal shooting. The name and address of the suspect with Holmes is still unknown; the second suspect was seen in the video wearing a gray shirt and short hair.

A $10,000 reward is being offered for tips that lead to the arrest and indictment of the two suspected shooters.

Last week, police shared the video images of the men, along with a car they were likely riding in, which stopped at the Exxon Gas station at 3384 Laurel Fort Meade Road in Laurel. The car may be a silver/gray colored vehicle, possibly a Chevrolet Malibu.

Plummer’s death is the sixth homicide in Anne Arundel County this year.

Police ask anyone with information to call the Anne Arundel County Homicide Unit at 410-222-4731.

To share information and remain anonymous, contact the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line 410-222-4700 orMetro Crime Stoppers at 1-866- 7LOCKUP or text “MCS plus your message” to CRIMES (274637).

»Photos of Brandon Holmes, unidentified suspect, police flier and video of Laurel shooting suspects courtesy of Anne Arundel County Police Department