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Cornelius McDonald

Case from Upper-marlboro, MD dated Nov 30, 2024

Victim Details

Cornelius McDonald

Male

Black / African American

Upper-marlboro

MD

2024-11-30

33

Cornelius

McDonald

07/21/2026

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Cornelius McDonald, a 33-year-old male from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, was a community activist and artist who was well-known and loved throughout the DMV area. Tragically, his life was cut short in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 30, 2024. The incident occurred around 12:45 a.m. in the parking lot of Jasper's Restaurant in Largo, where McDonald was fatally shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The events leading to his death began with an argument inside the restaurant. ...
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  • Suspect in Custody in Connection With Fatal Shooting Outside Restaurant
  • wusa9.com: DMV community leader, activist killed outside Prince George's County restaurant
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