In the late summer of 2025, the quiet community of Marlton, Maryland, was unsettled by a grim discovery that marked the untimely death of Randon Howard, a 30-year-old man. His body was found in a wooded area off Old Colony Drive at Grandhaven Avenue on the morning of Wednesday, September 10, 2025. An initial investigation by law enforcement revealed that Howard had sustained at least one gunshot wound, and his death was subsequently ruled a homicide.
According to reports, residents in
the Stonegate at Marlton neighborhood had reported hearing gunshots on the evening of Tuesday, September 9, 2025. However, a police search of the area at that time yielded no immediate findings. It wasn't until the following morning, at approximately 8:15 a.m., that a passerby discovered Howard's body, prompting a renewed and intensified police presence in the area. The Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit took the lead in the investigation, working to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting.
In the days following the discovery, authorities publicly identified the victim as Randon Howard of Upper Marlboro. As detectives worked to uncover a motive and identify any potential suspects, a reward of up to $25,000 was offered for any information that could lead to an arrest and indictment in the case. Law enforcement officials urged anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward and assist in bringing those responsible to justice. Despite the active and ongoing investigation, details regarding any persons of interest or arrests have not been publicly released. The case remains a painful and unresolved chapter for the community and the family and friends of Randon Howard, who continue to await answers.
