CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. — A 17-year-old is facing charges in connection to the murder of his relative.
On October 5, just before 11 p.m. officers were dispatched to Southern Avenue in Capitol Heights for reports of shots fired.
When they arrived they found a man lying outside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was quickly taken to a nearby hospital, and hours later he was pronounced dead.
The man was later identified as 36-year-old Jammi Cooper of Washington, DC.
According to reports, Cooper and the teen were family members. The shooting occurred after the two had an argument.
It is unknown what the argument was about, but now, the teen is being charged as an adult. He is currently being held in D.C. where he awaits extradition to Prince George's County. The shooter is being charged with first and second degree murder.
For anyone who has information regarding this shooting, there are many ways to share it. You can contact the homicide detective assigned to this case at 301-516-2512. If you wish to remain anonymous you can always reach out the Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app.