In the late afternoon of December 21, 2024, tragedy struck in Prince George's County, Maryland, when 21-year-old Jacquis Frye of Capitol Heights was fatally shot. The male victim was discovered in the roadway near the intersection of Walker Mill Road and Karen Boulevard in the unincorporated section of District Heights at approximately 4:20 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Frye suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The death of Jacquis Frye marked a grim milestone for the county, as it was recorded as the 100th homicide of the year. The incident left the local community shaken, with residents expressing their concern over the rise in gun violence in the area.
As of late December 2024, the Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit was actively investigating the fatal shooting. Detectives were working to identify a suspect or suspects and to determine a motive for the shooting. No arrests have been publicly announced in connection with the case. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward and contact the Homicide Unit to assist in the ongoing investigation.
