Crime & Safety

Capitol Heights Man Charged in Roommate's Murder

Man beat his roommate with a wooden club, according to police.

A 62-year-old Capitol Heights man was arrested in the death of his roommate, Prince George's County Police report.

Luke Osei-Kwame, of the 1100 block of Adeline Way in Capitol Heights, is charged with first -degree murder and related charges.

According to the report, police officers responded to a call in the 1100 block of Adeline Way on March 18 at 8:13 p.m. for a report of an assault. When they arrived they found 59-year-old Anthony Taylor suffering from trauma to the upper body.

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Taylor was taken to a local hospital but died two days later. Police said their investigation revealed that the roommates had gotten into an argument which led to a fight. Osei-Kwame assaulted Taylor with a large wooden club, police reported.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/

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