On a Tuesday morning in District Heights, Maryland, the quiet of an apartment on Rochell Avenue was broken by the discovery of a grim scene. Inside, police found two men who had been shot to death. One of the victims was identified as Marquise Porter, a 40-year-old male from the local area. The other man was 43-year-old Willie Cheeks.
The Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit took charge of the investigation into the double homicide that occurred on October 26, 2021.
Officers were initially dispatched to the 1900 block of Rochell Avenue at approximately 9:25 a.m. after receiving a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they found both Mr. Porter and Mr. Cheeks inside an apartment, each suffering from gunshot wounds. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators revealed that both victims lived in the apartment where they were found. While the motive for the shooting was not immediately clear, detectives stated that they did not believe the killings were a random act. The police department appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case, encouraging individuals to contact detectives or to provide anonymous tips through Crime Solvers. As of the latest available reports, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the deaths of Marquise Porter and Willie Cheeks.
