LANDOVER, MD—Two suspects were charged with firearms offenses by the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) following a dramatic car chase and crash in Landover. The suspects, identified as 21-year-olds Rasheed Thorne and William Walker IV, both of no fixed address, were apprehended on Monday, May 20, 2024.
The incident unfolded around 12:40 pm when the Metropolitan Police Department alerted PGPD about an active pursuit of individuals suspected of involvement in a shooting. The chase concluded when the suspects’ vehicle crashed near Kent Town Place and Route 202 in Landover. A firearm was discovered in proximity to the crash site.
Thorne and Walker have both been charged with two firearms-related offenses and are currently held in the custody of the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections.
The PGPD is seeking further information from the public regarding this case. Witnesses or anyone with additional details are encouraged to contact PGPD detectives at 301-516-2512 or use the Crime Solvers online portal, the P3 Tips mobile app, or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), where they can provide information anonymously. The case number to reference is 24-0028987.