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DC police: Previously naked murder suspect found, arrested

Police say the man fled federal authorities Aug. 9, and wasn't wearing clothes.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Police have arrested the suspect involved in a first-degree murder in Southeast. Police said the suspect previously evaded police while naked. 

The suspect has been identified as 18-year-old Duron Hudson, according to police.

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According to police, while they searched for Hudson, some Landover residents were being asked to shelter in place.

Police said the suspect fled federal authorities Aug. 9 from a home in the 1900 block of Belle Haven.

Additionally, police said he wasn't wearing clothes at the time. But it's possible he is now wearing clothes.

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Police said Hudson is the suspect in a fatal shooting officials are currently investigating. Police said the shooting occurred on June 22 in the 300 block of K Street, Southeast.

Police said that around 3:20 p.m., police went to the above location for reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found an unconscious adult male, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. 

According to police, the victim -- later identified as 22-year-old George Hendrix -- was pronounced dead at the hospital after all life-saving efforts failed.

Hudson has been identified as the suspect in this incident. He's 5-foot-8 and weighs around 145 lbs. Police said he is currently wanted on a D.C. superior court arrest warrant for First Degree Murder While Armed (premeditated).

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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