Crime & Safety
36-Year-Old Stabbed to Death in District Heights
Fight at dinner party turns deadly over weekend.
A 36-year-old man died on Saturday evening after being stabbed during a fight which broke out at a dinner party in District Heights, according to the Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD).
Police first responded to the 3200 block of Prince Ranier Place in District Heights at about 9:45 p.m. for a report of disorderly conduct. Arriving on the scene, officers found the victim, Lamont Fleet, a resident of the 1700 block of Benning Road NE in Washington, suffering from a stab wound. Fleet was transported to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
A PGPD media release says that police "are pursuing strong leads in the case."
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Despite those leads, police are asking anyone with information on this murder to contact the PGPD homicide unit at 301-772-4924. Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-8477 or by sending a text message starting with "PGPD" to CRIMES (274637) or online at PGCrimesolvers.com
Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who can provide information which leads to an arrest and prosecution.
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