In the late afternoon of May 29, 2020, tragedy struck in a parking lot in Fairmount Heights, Maryland, when 32-year-old Elijah William Jackson of Capitol Heights was found with a fatal gunshot wound. Prince George's County police responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 3:40 p.m. in the 5300 block of Sheriff Road. Upon their arrival, they discovered Mr.
Jackson, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into the death of Elijah William Jackson, a male, progressed over the following weeks. While authorities did not believe the shooting was a random act, they initially released few details about a potential suspect or motive. A reward of up to $25,000 was offered for information that would lead to an arrest and indictment in the case.
In July 2020, a significant development occurred in the investigation. The Prince George's County Police Department announced the arrest of 25-year-old Reginald Williams of Northwest Washington in connection with the shooting. Williams was taken into custody and subsequently charged with first- and second-degree murder. Authorities stated that Williams and Jackson were acquainted with one another, although the specific motive for the deadly encounter remained under investigation at the time of the arrest. Reginald Williams was held at the county jail without bond.
