In January of 2020, the life of 25-year-old Marcus Shabazz was tragically cut short. A resident of Washington D.C., he was last seen alive in the early morning hours of January 12th in the Barry Farm neighborhood of Southeast D.C. Two days later, his body was discovered in a wooded area off of Iverson Street in Oxon Hill, Maryland, just across the District line. He had been shot multiple times.
The Prince George's County Police Department quickly launched a homicide investigation.
Shabazz had been reported missing, and the discovery of his body confirmed the worst fears of his family and friends. The case drew media attention as authorities sought the public's help in identifying a suspect and determining a motive for the senseless killing. Investigators worked to piece together the final hours of Shabazz's life, hoping to find clues that would lead them to his killer.
Less than a month after the discovery of Shabazz's body, a breakthrough was made in the case. On February 13, 2020, police announced the arrest of 23-year-old Dorian Duvall of Oxon Hill. Duvall was charged with first and second-degree murder in connection with Shabazz's death. While an arrest was made, the motive for the shooting remained under investigation. Duvall was taken into custody and held without bond pending further legal proceedings.
