Crime & Safety
Police: Murder Stemmed from Drug-Related Robbery
A District Heights man is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Greenbelt man.
GREENBELT, MD — Authorities say a deadly shooting in Greenbelt appears to be a drug-related robbery, and a suspect is now in custody.
The Prince George’s County Police Department has arrested Jarel Dickerson, 21, of the 5800 block of Hil Mar Drive in District Heights in the case.
Shortly after 11 p.m. Monday, police were called to the 8600 block of Greenbelt Road for the report of a shooting. They found Robert Brandon Jr. outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Investigators say the motive appears to be a drug-related robbery. Dickerson is charged with first- and second-degree murder. He is being held by the Department of Corrections without bond.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925.
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Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.
»Photo of Jarel Dickerson, courtesy of Prince George’s County Police
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