Update – Prince George’s County Police have announced an arrest in connection to the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Jawaun Jackson. Around 8:45 p.m. on September 19, 2024, officers responded to the 2900 block of 52^nd Avenue for a report of a man in the roadway.

At the scene, responding officers found Jackson suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim passed away at the scene. PGPD says the victim and suspect were known to each other. 18-year-old Dartrell Bryant was arrested and charged with First and Second-Degree Murder.

He is being held by the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

 

Original – The Prince George’s Police Department is currently investigating the fatal shooting of Jawaun Jackson. PGPD reports that Homicide Unit detectives are investigating the fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday. At this time, a reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment.

Around 8:45 p.m. on September 19, officers responded to a report of a man in the roadway in the 2900 block of 52nd Avenue. At the scene, officers found Jackson suffering from gunshot wounds.

The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. At this time, no other details are available. Anyone with information is asked to contact PGPD’s Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS and refer to case number 24-0055558.