Crime & Safety

MD Rideshare Driver Shot Dead While Working: Police

Nesredin Esleiman, 55, of Silver Spring, was found dead Wednesday shortly before 6:30 a.m.

Nesredin Esleiman, 55, of Silver Spring, was found dead Wednesday from an apparent gunshot wound, Prince George's County Police said.
Nesredin Esleiman, 55, of Silver Spring, was found dead Wednesday from an apparent gunshot wound, Prince George's County Police said. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

TEMPLE HILLS, MD — A man shot and killed in Temple Hills this week has been identified a 55-year-old rideshare driver who was working when he was fatally shot, according to Prince George's County Police.

Nesredin Esleiman, 55, of Silver Spring, was found dead Wednesday shortly before 6:30 a.m. after police were called to the 5400 block of Chesterfield Drive for a welfare check. When officers arrived, they found Esleiman inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound, according to police.

Esleiman was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

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Authorities are still searching for a suspect in the shooting. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment.

Anyone with information can call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com.

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