In the midnight hour of July 13, 2016, the quiet of an Upper Marlboro, Maryland neighborhood was shattered by the sound of gunfire. Responding to reports of a shooting, Prince George's County police officers arrived at the 12100 block of Hunterton Street to find a young man suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim, 22-year-old Andre Stocks, a resident of the same street, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Early in the investigation, detectives stated that they did not believe the
shooting was a random act of violence, suggesting that Stocks may have been targeted. The Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit took charge of the case, beginning the arduous process of canvassing the area for witnesses and seeking any information that could shed light on the circumstances leading to the young man's death. A reward of up to $25,000 was offered for information that would lead to an arrest and indictment in the case, a common tactic to encourage community members to come forward.
Despite the immediate launch of an extensive investigation and the financial incentive for information, the case quickly faced challenges. Investigators worked to identify a motive and any potential suspects, but no immediate leads were generated. The authorities made public appeals for assistance, providing multiple avenues for tips, including a dedicated hotline and online submission forms, emphasizing that callers could remain anonymous. However, as time passed, no arrests were made, and no significant developments in the investigation have been publicly reported. The case of Andre Stocks' murder remains open, leaving his family and community still seeking justice.
