Detectives to Canvass Camp Springs Community in Homicide Investigation

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Camp Springs Civic Association

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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting in Camp Springs. The victim is 29-year-old Franklin Latour Young Jr. of West Village Avenue in Camp Springs. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random shooting. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
On January 19, 2016, at about 9:30 pm, patrol officers were called to the 4300 block of West Village Avenue for a shooting. When they arrived, they found the victim inside of his apartment suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
Investigators are working to identify the suspect(s) and motive in this fatal shooting. This evening, detectives will pass out Crime Solvers flyers seeking information in this case. The canvass is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm in the 4300 block of West Village Avenue.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.
Source: pgpolice.blogspot.com
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Snow Procedures for the Prince George’s County

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Camp Springs Civic Association

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Greg Hall, community activist in Prince George’s, killed in car crash

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Camp Springs Civic Association

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A Prince George’s County community activist and former drug dealer who unsuccessfully sought a seat in the Maryland State House died in a vehicle crash early Monday, authorities said.

Gregory Antoine Hall, 45, was driving westbound on Walker Mill Road in Capitol Heights about 2:50 a.m. when he was struck head-on by an eastbound SUV that had crossed into Hall’s lane of traffic, county police said in a statement.

Hall was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered injuries that were not expected to be life-threatening, police said, as did the driver of another car, which the first vehicle sideswiped. Investigators are looking into whether alcohol or speed were factors in the crash.

Maryland politicians remembered Hall on Monday night as someone who had overcome a troubled past and used his experiences to encourage young people to make better choices.

“Greg Hall had made tremendous strides in his life,” said Del. Dereck E. Davis (D-Prince George’s). “We all knew about some of the difficulties he had, but he made tremendous strides in turning his life around, and he was doing good work in the community. He’s going to be sorely missed.”

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