Richard Ness Bentley, 33, of District Heights, Maryland, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of March 20, 2023. Law enforcement described the shooting as a targeted incident; officers found Bentley with gunshot wounds and emergency medical aid was unable to save him.

Investigators say the killing may be linked to ongoing disputes and possible gang affiliations, and the initial probe treated the death as a deliberate act rather than a random attack. A wider investigation into gang-related activity in the area led to several arrests, though it has not been disclosed whether any of those taken into custody were charged in Bentley’s murder.

The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to gather information. If anyone knew Richard Ness Bentley, his whereabouts before the shooting, or has information about disputes or people involved in gang activity in that area, please come forward.