Homicide Unit detectives charged a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting last Friday in Capitol Heights. The suspect is 19-year-old Damari Anthony Jones of 8700 block of Ritchboro Road in District Heights. He is charged with fatally shooting 31-year-old Tyuan Thornes of Upper Marlboro.
On September 25th, at approximately 9:40 pm, patrol officers were called to the 6800 block of Central Avenue for a report of a shooting. The officers discovered Thornes unresponsive outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Through the course of the investigation, Jones was identified as the suspect. The preliminary investigation revealed he shot the victim over a dispute.
Jones is charged with first degree murder and additional charges. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections. A court commissioner ordered him held on a no-bond status.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512. 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.) Please refer to case number 20-0044739.