Late on February 6, 2012, Alfonso Edward Thompson Jr., 23, was found along the side of the road in the 5000 block of 78th Avenue in West Lanham Hills. An ambulance crew discovered his body about 11:32 p.m.; patrol officers found him suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead at the scene. One account says he was shot while riding his bike. Neighbors reported hearing arguing, screams, and a single gunshot before officers arrived.

The death occurred within roughly 45 minutes of another nearby shooting in which 16-year-old Christopher Donald Smith was found shot in the 5300 block of 85th Avenue; investigators publicly considered whether the two killings might be connected but did not confirm a link. Homicide detectives said they were seeking to identify suspect or suspects and establish a motive; no arrests or suspect names were announced.

If anyone has information about Alfonso Thompson Jr., his last movements, or the events on the night of February 6, 2012, please contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit.