CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. — Police continue to investigate a shooting in Capitol Heights after a 26-year-old man was pronounced dead from his injuries. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this shooting.
The victim, Yohans Raynor of Bowie, died just 15 days after being found suffering from a gunshot wound inside a car in Maryland.
On Dec. 22, 2023, at 2:35 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of Possum Court in Capitol Heights for the report of a shooting. At the scene, officers located the victim inside a car suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to an area hospital for help with life-threatening injuries and was later identified as Yohans Raynor.
On Feb. 6, Raynor was pronounced dead.
Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect in this shooting. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.
Anyone with information on this shooting who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app, or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
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