# Capitol Heights man arrested in weekend homicide

> Capitol Heights man charged with murder after fatal shooting.
- Title: Capitol Heights man arrested in weekend homicide · The Banner
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: michael ritch, devin mason, capitol heights, prince george's county police, homicide, first degree murder, second degree murder, ford tarus, larchmont avenue, emo street, news, local
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/michael-ritch-devin-mason-homicide-QFAK5JPPDFHIDBSNMJW4ZP7OCY
- Author: Antonio Planas
- Published: 2026-10-19T20:55:10.338+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: michael ritch, devin mason, capitol heights, prince george's county police, homicide, first degree murder, second degree murder, ford tarus, larchmont avenue, emo street, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Michael Ritch, 29, is charged with first- and second-degree murder for killing Devin Mason in a Capitol Heights shooting.