In the quiet evening of an April night in Oxon Hill, Maryland, the life of a young man from Washington, D.C. was tragically cut short. DeMarco Bradford, a 16-year-old male, was in the 1000 block of Kennebec Street on Monday, April 22, 2024, when gunfire erupted around 9:55 p.m. First responders arrived at the scene to find a harrowing sight: both Bradford and an adult male were suffering from gunshot wounds.
Both victims were quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical
attention. While the second man's injuries were determined not to be life-threatening, Bradford's condition was far more critical. For several days, he bravely fought for his life, but ultimately succumbed to his injuries, leaving a community to mourn the loss of a young life.
The Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit is actively investigating the fatal shooting. Detectives are working to piece together the events of that night, seeking to understand the motive behind the violence and to identify the individual or individuals responsible for DeMarco Bradford's death. As of now, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been announced in connection with the case.
In an effort to bring justice for Bradford and his family, a reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest and indictment of a suspect. Authorities are urging anyone with knowledge of the shooting to come forward and speak with Homicide Unit detectives. The investigation remains ongoing as they seek to provide answers and a measure of closure to a grieving family and community.
