From The Banner · Antonio Planas · · 50s
Capitol Heights man arrested in weekend homicide
Capitol Heights man charged with murder after fatal shooting.
In brief
Capitol Heights man charged with murder after fatal shooting. Michael Ritch, 29, is charged with first- and second-degree murder for killing Devin Mason in a Capitol Heights shooting. Originally reported by The Banner.
Arrested in weekend homicide
Prince George’s County Police arrested Michael Ritch, 29, in connection with fatal shooting of Devin Mason.
“Prince George’s County Police arrested a man in connection with the fatal shooting of another man Saturday in Capitol Heights.”
Motive unclear
Police say the motive for the shooting remains under investigation and there is no evidence the suspect and victim knew each other.
“The motive for the shooting remains under investigation. At this time, there is no evidence the suspect and victim were known to each other.”
Shooting details
Officers responded at 11:35 a.m. to a shooting on Emo Street where Mason was found with a gunshot wound.
“Officers responded at about 11:35 a.m. to a shooting in the 5000 block of Emo Street.”
Suspect linked to store
Detectives found the suspect and victim spoke about obtaining marijuana at a JB Convenience Store on Larchmont Avenue.
“Detectives learned that shortly before the shooting, the suspect and victim were at a JB Convenience Store on Larchmont Avenue in Capitol Heights.”
Suspect arrested
Ritch was arrested at a McDonald’s in Capitol Heights after police found his Ford Taurus there.
“Officers found the Taurus at about 4:35 p.m. Saturday at a McDonald’s in Capitol Heights, where Ritch was arrested, according to court records.”
The essence
Michael Ritch, 29, is charged with first- and second-degree murder for killing Devin Mason in a Capitol Heights shooting.
