26-year-old Damonte Marcel Williams of Upper Marlboro
UPDATE 1/6/2026: The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit and Gun Crimes Unit have charged a suspect in connection with a murder and multiple shootings on Sunday in the unincorporated section of Upper Marlboro. He is 26-year-old Damonte Marcel Williams of Upper Marlboro. He is charged with the murder of 65-year-old Joseph Holt III of Upper Marlboro. He is also charged in connection with three non-fatal shootings later that same day.
On January 4, 2026, at approximately 7:20 am, District II – Bowie Station patrol officers responded to Watkins Park Plaza for the report of an unresponsive man. Officers located Holt in his car suffering from gunshot wounds. He died at the scene. Homicide Unit detectives responded and assumed the investigation.
On January 4, 2026, at approximately 8:10 pm, District II – Bowie Station patrol officers were notified of multiple shootings in the area of Darlenen Street and also Cambleton Drive. A man had been shot while inside of his vehicle.
Separately, a woman was shot while in her vehicle. Officers also learned a third person in the area had been shot at while in their car, but was not struck. The responding patrol officers immediately canvassed the area looking for the suspect. Within minutes, the officers located Williams on Darlenen Street and took him into custody.
The officers also recovered a weapon at one of the shooting scenes. The PGPD’s Firearms Examination Unit examined the weapon and concluded it was also the firearm used to murder Holt earlier Sunday morning.
The female shooting victim remains in critical condition. The male shooting victim is in stable condition. Preliminarily, it is believed all of the shooting victims, to include Holt, were randomly targeted. The motive is under investigation.
Williams is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges in connection with the murder of Holt. He is also charged with three counts of attempted first and second degree murder and related charges in connection with the three non-fatal shootings. Williams is in the custody of the Department of Corrections.
Anyone with information on this suspect who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 26-0000566.
1/4/2025: A person of interest is in custody in connection with a fatal shooting and several non-fatal shootings in unincorporated Upper Marlboro on Sunday. Officers also recovered the weapon linked to the fatal shooting of 65-year-old Joseph Holt III of Upper Marlboro.
On January 4, 2026, at approximately 7:20 am, officers responded to the area of Watkins Park Plaza for the report of an unresponsive man. Once on scene, they located Holt III inside of his vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. He died at the scene. Homicide Unit detectives responded and assumed the investigation.
On January 4, 2026, at approximately 8:10 pm, officers were notified of a shooting in the 12000 block Darlenen Street. An adult male had been shot while in his vehicle.
When arriving to that scene, District II – Bowie Station patrol officers located a second shooting victim inside of her vehicle on Cambleton Drive. Officers also learned a third person in the area had been shot at while in their car, but was not struck.
District II patrol officers immediately canvassed the area looking for the suspect. Within minutes, patrol officers located a person of interest and took him into custody on Cambleton Drive. A weapon was also recovered which has now been linked to the fatal shooting of Holt earlier in the day.
The male shooting victim is in stable condition. The female victim is in critical but stable condition.
Preliminarily, at this time, it is believed all of the shooting victims, to include Holt, were randomly targeted. This remains an active investigation.
Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 26-0000566.
