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Michael Burch Jr

Death by Force
Case Description
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On August 31, 2023, at approximately 5:45 p.m., Prince George's County Police officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1900 block of Tall Timber Court in Fort Washington, Maryland. Upon arrival, they encountered 62-year-old Michael Kevin Burch, who refused to exit his residence, leading to a barricade situation. After several hours of unsuccessful negotiation attempts, the Emergency Services Team entered the home around 10:45 p.m. and apprehended Burch without incident.

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  • NBC4 Washington: 2 killed, 1 injured in shooting in Prince George's; suspect in custody after barricade
  • WTOP News: Prince George’s Co. barricade: Man charged after police say he killed wife, son and shot neighbor - WTOP News
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    Victim Details

    Michael Burch Jr

    Male

    Black / African American

    Fort-washington

    MD

    2023-08-31

    25

    Michael

    Burch Jr

    Yes

    11/12/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Wow, this is truly difficult to process. I keep thinking about that poor neighbor who just wanted to... ...Read More
    11/14/2024
    I've been following the tragic incident in Fort Washington involving Michael Kevin Burch, and my hea... ...Read More
    09/10/2024
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