On a Wednesday afternoon in Lanham, Maryland, the life of 39-year-old Kevin James was tragically cut short. On December 12, 2012, at approximately 3:10 p.m., police were dispatched to a residence in the 10100 block of Old Franklin Avenue following a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered James inside his home, suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Initial investigations by the Prince George's County Police Department suggested that the shooting was not a random act. Homicide investigators were on the scene, and they began the process of trying to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting. At the time, authorities did not release any information about a potential suspect or suspects in the case.
In the days following the incident, the Prince George's County Police Department confirmed the identity of the victim as Kevin James. Law enforcement officials continued their investigation, working to identify a motive and any individuals who may have been involved in the death of James. They urged anyone with information to come forward and contact the Homicide Unit or Crime Solvers to assist with the ongoing investigation. There is no publicly available information regarding any subsequent arrests or the identification of any suspects in the years that have passed since the incident.
