Javon Washington, a 33-year-old Black man, was fatally shot on the night of May 5, 2022, in Bowie, Maryland. The shooting happened about 11 p.m. while Washington was stopped at a traffic light at Enterprise Road and Annapolis Road. A black SUV pulled up alongside his vehicle and an occupant fired multiple shots, striking him.

Washington was taken to a local hospital by private vehicle but died of his injuries. The Prince George’s County Police Department opened a homicide investigation, assigned case number 22-0021699, and announced a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment. No arrests have been made and detectives are working to identify suspects and determine a motive.

If anyone has information about the shooting, contact the homicide detectives or the anonymous Crime Solvers tip line.