In the early evening of April 14, 2021, tragedy struck in a Laurel, Maryland neighborhood. Marcus Dalton, a 41-year-old male resident of Laurel, was found lying in the roadway on the 13000 block of Larchdale Road. He had been shot multiple times.
Responding to a report of a shooting at approximately 6:00 p.m., Prince George's County police officers discovered the gravely wounded Dalton.
He was quickly transported to a local hospital for medical attention, but his injuries proved to be too severe, and he was pronounced dead a short time later.
The Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit immediately launched an investigation into the fatal shooting. In the days following the incident, authorities publicly identified Dalton as the victim and appealed to the community for any information that might lead to the apprehension of the person or persons responsible for his death.
Despite the ongoing investigation, there has been no public announcement regarding any arrests made in connection with the murder of Marcus Dalton. Authorities have not released any information about potential suspects or a motive in the case. The investigation into his death remains open as detectives continue to seek answers and justice for the victim and his family.
