Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is assisting the Capitol Heights Police Department with the investigation of a domestic related homicide that occurred earlier this morning in their jurisdiction.

    On June 20, 2009, at approximately 8:15 a.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Capitol Heights Boulevard, Capitol Heights, MD for a report of a violent domestic dispute.  Upon arrival, officers found the decedent, 30 year-old Richard Marcellous Wilson, of the 700 block of Capitol Heights Boulevard, in front of this location with a gunshot wound.  He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
  
    Preliminary investigation revealed that Wilson violated an active ex-parte order and violently attacked the female victim, who fearing for her life, used a handgun to defend herself.  No criminal charges are pending at this time.
  
    Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County 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 text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgpolice.org and submit a tip online.