On a summer evening in Oxon Hill, Maryland, tragedy struck 31-year-old Deon Damien Thomas of Washington, D.C. On July 12, 2025, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Prince George's County police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 5100 block of Indian Head Highway. Upon arrival, they discovered Thomas outside, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into the death of the 31-year-old male quickly focused on identifying a suspect.
Authorities released surveillance video showing a man walking away from the scene immediately after the murder. In the footage, the individual, dressed in a dark Adidas hoodie, jeans, and sneakers, calmly lit a cigarette and walked away. A reward of up to $25,000 was offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case.
Weeks later, a breakthrough in the case was announced. On August 15, 2025, the Prince George's County Police Department's Fugitive Unit located and arrested 45-year-old Daniel William Jackson, also of Washington, D.C. Jackson has been charged with first- and second-degree murder, as well as other related charges. He is currently in the custody of the Department of Corrections and is being held on a no-bond status. While an arrest has been made, the motive for the fatal shooting remains under investigation by Homicide Unit detectives.
