In the quiet residential area of Temple Hills, Maryland, the evening of September 13, 2022, was shattered by violence that claimed the life of 34-year-old Robert Stewart-Pixley. At approximately 8:40 p.m., the sounds of gunfire echoed through the 2500 block of Iverson Street, prompting calls to the Prince George's County Police.
Upon their arrival, patrol officers discovered a grim scene. Outside a residence, they found Robert Stewart-Pixley, a resident of Temple Hills, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was unresponsive, and despite any efforts to render aid, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The tragic event marked another instance of gun violence in the community.
In the aftermath of the fatal shooting, detectives from the Homicide Unit launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Stewart-Pixley's death.
Authorities began the arduous process of piecing together the events that led to the deadly encounter, working to identify a suspect or suspects and to understand the motive behind the senseless act.
As part of their efforts to bring the person or persons responsible to justice, the police offered a substantial reward of up to $25,000 for any information that would lead to an arrest and indictment in the case. They appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with knowledge of the shooting to come forward and share what they knew with detectives or to provide anonymous tips through Crime Solvers. The investigation into the death of Robert Stewart-Pixley remains ongoing as authorities continue to seek answers and closure for his family and the community.
