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Maryland man arrested for allegedly shooting man after dispute in Prince George's County

The victim, who was identified as Dante Williams, 28, of District Heights, was found outside of a home suffering from a gunshot wound, police said.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed another man he knew during a fight in District Heights, Maryland, police said.

The shooting happened in the 6100 block of Blacksmith Drive around 11:50 a.m. in the unincorporated section of District Heights. 

The victim, who was identified as Dante Williams of District Heights, was found outside of a home suffering from a gunshot wound, according to a press release sent by the Prince George's County police. The 28-year-old was taken to a hospital, where he died a short time later.

Police say a preliminary investigation revealed JC Littlejohn III, of District Heights, shot Williams during a dispute. The two men knew each other.

Littlejohn is charged with first and second-degree murder and related charges. He is being held at the Department of Corrections on a non-bond status.

Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is urged to contact the Prince George's Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-8477 or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com.

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