SUITLAND, Md. – Detectives with the Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit are now leading the ongoing investigation into a shooting that occurred in early September in Suitland. The victim is 50-year-old Anthony Burress of Walters Lane in District Heights. He was shot on September 2nd and died on September 14th. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.
On Sept. 2, at approximately 11 p.m., patrol officers were called to the 3600 block of Silver Park Drive for a report of a shooting. Officers discovered Burress suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a hospital where he was treated and released on Sept. 12. Two days later, he was transported back to the hospital where he died a short time later.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy. The victim’s death was ruled a homicide due to complications from the shooting.
Detectives are actively working to identify a suspect(s) and a motive.
If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.)