Prince George’s County, Maryland…  The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred overnight in which a male victim died in Mount Rainier, Maryland.

          On December 4, 2009 at approximately 10:18 p.m., officers responded to the 2500 block of Queens Chapel Road for the report of a shooting.  Upon arrival officers discovered 39 year-old Jose Alfredo Benitez, also of the 2500 block of Queens Chapel Road, suffering from a gunshot wound to the body.  Benitez was pronounce dead on the scene.  Investigators are working to identify the suspect(s) and establish a motive in this case.

          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.  A cash reward is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspect(s).