Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Michael Kamara death by force case profile photo

Michael Yata Kamara

Case from Hyattsville, MD dated Oct 24, 2020

Victim Details

Michael Yata Kamara

Male

Black / African American

Hyattsville

MD

2020-10-24

35

Michael

Yata Kamara

07/09/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the early morning hours of October 24, 2020, the sound of gunfire shattered the quiet of a Hyattsville, Maryland neighborhood. Responding to the reports at around 1:00 a.m., Hyattsville City police officers arrived at the 5300 block of Queens Chapel Road to a grim discovery. There, they found 35-year-old Michael Yata Kamara, a male, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but several hours later, he succumbed to his injuries.

The investigation into t ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Michael Yata Kamara, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (9)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Suspect Wanted After Man Michael Yata Kamara Shot, Killed In Hyattsville
  • WTOP: Shooting death is 1st homicide in Hyattsville of 2020 | WTOP
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 7 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone else noticed the silence surrounding the investigation into Michael Yata Kamara's murder?... ...Read More
    12/13/2024
    Hello everyone,
    I haven’t seen anyone mention this yet, but does anyone know if there were an... ...Read More
    11/18/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Michael Yata Kamara

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Hyattsville, Maryland

    Merlin Ramirez-Lara death by force case in Hyattsville, MD

    Merlin Ramirez-Lara

    Death: Apr 09, 2019
    In the early morning hours of April 9, 2019, the quiet of an Adelphi neighborhood was broken by the e ...Read More
    Matthew Grant Hayes death by force case in Hyattsville, MD

    Matthew Grant Hayes

    Death: Oct 06, 2021
    In the early evening of October 6, 2021, a burst of violence shattered the relative calm outside a s ...Read More
    Albert Charles Thomas Jr. death by force case in Hyattsville, MD

    Albert Charles Thomas Jr.

    Death: Mar 25, 2006
    On March 25, 2006, Albert Charles Thomas Jr., a 31-year-old male, was killed in Hyattsville, Marylan a ...Read More
    James Albert Haywood death by force case in Hyattsville, MD

    James Albert Haywood

    Death: Jun 15, 2016
    In the quiet neighborhood of Hyattsville, Maryland, the life of 29-year-old James Albert Haywood was a ...Read More
    Gregory Barron death by force case in Hyattsville, MD

    Gregory Barron

    Death: Aug 28, 2008
    In the late summer of 2008, tragedy struck the community of Hyattsville, Maryland, with the violent t ...Read More
    Kyree Duvall death by force case in Hyattsville, MD

    Kyree Duvall

    Death: Jul 31, 2021
    On the late evening of July 30, 2021, a transaction set to take place on Ryderwood Court in Landover e ...Read More
    Christopher Hall death by force case in Hyattsville, MD

    Christopher Hall

    Death: Feb 10, 2026
    On the evening of February 10, 2026, a workplace dispute in Hyattsville, Maryland, escalated into a a ...Read More