BOWIE, Md. — An 18-year-old suspect now faces multiple felony charges after Prince George’s County police say he carried out an armed carjacking and later led officers on a chase that ended in a crash and arrest.
The Prince George’s County Police Department identified the suspect as Kairee Hicks of Bowie, charging him in connection with a Thursday afternoon carjacking in the unincorporated section of the city.
Carjacking escalates into pursuit and arrest
Officers responded around 12:40 p.m. on April 16 to the 1900 block of Grand Way Boulevard after an adult woman reported her vehicle had just been taken at gunpoint, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.
Investigators say the suspect displayed a handgun during the encounter before fleeing in the victim’s 2014 Lexus sedan. The woman was not physically injured.
Detectives located the stolen vehicle the following day in the Lanham area. When officers attempted a traffic stop, police say Hicks fled, triggering a brief pursuit that ended when the vehicle crashed.
He then ran from the scene but was quickly captured following what police described as a coordinated search involving multiple officers.
Weapon recovered, evidence ties suspect to crime
During the arrest, officers recovered a loaded handgun with an obliterated serial number, a detail that adds to the severity of the charges.
Police say additional evidence collected during the investigation links Hicks directly to the carjacking.
He now faces a series of charges, including armed carjacking, carjacking, use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, illegal possession of a handgun, and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number, along with other related offenses.
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Key Points
• 18-year-old Kairee Hicks charged in armed carjacking in Bowie
• Police recovered a loaded handgun with an obliterated serial number
• Suspect also wanted in connection with an earlier shooting
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Separate warrant ties suspect to earlier shooting
In a significant development, investigators say Hicks is also wanted in connection with a separate violent incident just days earlier.
According to the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gun Crimes Unit, detectives obtained an arrest warrant charging Hicks in a shooting that occurred on April 10 in the 7100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway.
In that case, police say Hicks shot and seriously wounded a man during a dispute. The victim survived but suffered significant injuries.
The connection between the two cases underscores what investigators describe as a pattern of escalating violence tied to the suspect.
Ongoing investigation and public appeal
The Prince George’s County Police Department continues to investigate both incidents and is asking for additional information from the public.
Anyone with details about the carjacking or Hicks is encouraged to contact the Carjacking Interdiction Unit at 301-516-3788. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers online, via the P3 Tips mobile app, or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS, referencing case number 26-0020084.
Community safety concerns amid rising carjacking cases
Carjackings remain a persistent concern in parts of Prince George’s County and the broader region, with police continuing targeted enforcement efforts through specialized units.
The arrest highlights both the risks associated with armed vehicle thefts and the role of coordinated investigative work in identifying and apprehending suspects.
Hicks remains in custody as he faces charges in both the carjacking and the earlier shooting, according to Prince George’s County Police.