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Leon Steadham

Case from Capitol-heights, MD dated Dec 06, 2022

Victim Details

Leon Steadham

Male

Black / African American

Capitol-heights

MD

2022-12-06

65

Leon

Steadham

07/21/2026

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In the early evening of December 6, 2022, a dispute culminated in the tragic death of 65-year-old Leon Steadham in Capitol Heights, Maryland. At approximately 7:10 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting in the 1200 block of Abel Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered Steadham in the roadway, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was quickly transported to a local hospital, but his injuries proved fatal, and he was pronounced dead a short time later.

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  • Detectives Investigate Fatal Shooting in Capitol Heights
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