Police Ask For Tips In Beltsville Homicide

BELTSVILLE, MD — The Prince George's County Police Department is asking the public for information about a Wednesday night homicide in Beltsville. Police detectives are investigating the death of Antonio Barnes, 27, of the 11200 block of Evans Trail in Beltsville.

At about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, patrol officers discovered Barnes lying on a sidewalk in the 11200 block of Evans Trail, "suffering from trauma to the lower body," a police report stated. He was taken to a local hospital, where he died a short time later.

The detectives are working to identify a suspect or suspects and motive in this case.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Police Department's Homicide Unit 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.)

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