x
Breaking News
More () »

Homicide investigation underway in Prince George's County after man dies from trauma to upper body

Upon arrival, police found a man inside a home suffering from trauma to the upper body.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — A homicide investigation is underway in Prince George's County after a call for a reported stabbing led police to find a man suffering from trauma to the body Saturday morning.

Officers with the Prince George's County Police Department responded to West Summer Road, off of Suitland Parkway, in Suitland-Silver Hill at 8:30 a.m. after receiving the call for service. Upon arrival, a man was found inside a home suffering from trauma to the upper body.

The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment, but was pronounced dead a short time later. Medical examiners are working to determine the official cause of the trauma.

Detectives are actively working to develop a motive in the case as well as identify a suspect(s).

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512.   

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.)

This is a developing story. We are working to confirm additional details. Stay with WUSA9 for the latest updates as they come in to our newsroom.

Watch Next: VERIFY | Yes, the date of the 100th homicide in DC has been earlier than usual the last couple years

WUSA9 is now on Roku and Amazon Fire TVs. Download the apps today for live newscasts and video on demand.

Download the WUSA9 app to get breaking news, weather and important stories at your fingertips.

Sign up for the Get Up DC newsletter: Your forecast. Your commute. Your news.
Sign up for the Capitol Breach email newsletter, delivering the latest breaking news and a roundup of the investigation into the Capitol Riots on January 6, 2021.   

Before You Leave, Check This Out