In the early hours of a Saturday morning in Suitland, Maryland, a burst of gunfire shattered the quiet of the 4400 block of Rena Road. When the echoes faded, 28-year-old Anthony Thomas III of Capitol Heights was found inside his vehicle, having been shot multiple times. Police responded to the scene at approximately 1 a.m. on December 18, 2021, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives from the Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit are investigating the case.
They are actively working to identify a suspect or suspects and determine a motive for the shooting. The investigation has been ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward. A reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation into the death of Anthony Thomas III continues. Police are asking anyone with information to contact them, and callers wishing to remain anonymous can do so through Crime Solvers. The case remains a painful open wound for the family and community, who await answers and justice for the young man's untimely death.
