Donte J. Morton, 28, was shot and killed in the early morning hours of March 20, 2022, in a parking lot on the 8500 block of Ashwood Drive in Capitol Heights. Officers found Morton with multiple gunshot wounds about 3:00 a.m.; he was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead a short time later. A second adult male was also shot in the same incident; his injuries were not considered life-threatening.

Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit reports that an altercation preceded the shootings and that both Morton and the other man fired handguns. Investigators say they identified all individuals involved and were reviewing evidence while consulting the State’s Attorney’s Office about possible charges. No public announcement of arrests or charges has been made.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about who was involved, please share what is known with the Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit.