In the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the life of 31-year-old Tyrone Gantt of Washington, D.C., was tragically cut short in Fort Washington, Maryland. Prince George's County Police officers responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 2:35 a.m. in the 9500 block of Livingston Road, near the Hunters Mill Center shopping area.
Upon their arrival, they discovered Gantt lying on the ground, having sustained gunshot wounds.
Despite the immediate response and life-saving measures attempted by emergency personnel at the scene, Tyrone Gantt was pronounced dead. The case was quickly classified as a homicide, prompting an intensive investigation by the Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit. Detectives began the meticulous process of gathering evidence, canvassing the area for potential witnesses, and searching for any surveillance footage from nearby businesses that might shed light on the events that led to the fatal shooting.
As of now, the investigation into Tyrone Gantt's death remains active and ongoing. Law enforcement officials have not yet publicly identified a suspect or suspects in the case, and a motive for the shooting has not been determined. The Prince George's County Police Department has appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. They have provided multiple ways for tips to be submitted, including directly to the Homicide Unit or anonymously through Crime Solvers, as they continue their search for answers and justice for Tyrone Gantt.
