The Homicide Unit arrested and charged a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting on Sunday in Suitland. The suspect is a 17-year-old male from Suitland. He is charged as an adult in the case. The victim is 17-year-old Ter’Nijah Ryals of Suitland.
On August 28, 2022, at approximately 1:50 p.m., officers responded to the 3300 block of Curtis Drive for the report of a shooting.
Officers discovered the victim outside suffering from a gunshot wound. She died a short time later at a hospital.
The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect and victim were among a group involved in an on-going dispute. During a confrontation on Sunday, the suspect shot the victim.
The suspect is charged with manslaughter and is in the custody of the Department of Corrections. This remains an on-going investigation.
If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.) Please refer to case 22-0041279
