CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. — Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in the town of Capitol Heights. The victim has been identified as Ky-Mari Bowman, 19, of Waldorf.
According to the Prince George’s County Police Department, officers responded to the 500 block of Abel Avenue at approximately 3:20 p.m. on February 4, 2026, after reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located Bowman outside suffering from gunshot wound(s). He was transported to a local hospital but died a short time later.
Investigators are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect or suspects. Preliminary reports indicate that detectives do not believe this was a random crime.
The Prince George’s County Police Department handles all homicide investigations in Capitol Heights. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512, submit tips through Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, use the “P3 Tips” mobile app, or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Tips can be submitted anonymously, referencing case number 26-0005947.
The investigation remains ongoing.
