Shortly after midnight on May 21, 2019, neighbors in Camp Springs, Maryland were awakened by gunfire. Around 12:40 a.m., Prince George’s County police responding to a welfare check in the 5400 block of Morris Avenue found 28-year-old Rufus Clark of nearby Temple Hills lying on the sidewalk with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The county’s Homicide Unit opened an investigation, canvassed the area, and asked the public for help, but no suspect has been identified and the motive remains unclear. No arrests have been announced and the case remains open and active.

If anyone saw activity in the 5400 block of Morris Avenue on the night of May 20–21, 2019, or has information about Rufus Clark’s death, please contact the Prince George’s County Homicide Unit.