Victims in Capitol Heights double homicide identified

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Police identified the two men fatally shot in Capitol Heights on Wednesday evening as residents of Northeast Washington.

Officers found Ernest Lott, 37, and Garland Johnson, 43, suffering from gunshot wounds in the 6800 block of Central Avenue while responding to a report of a shooting shortly before 8 p.m., according to Prince George’s County police. Lott and Johnson were pronounced dead outside a three-story apartment building where they were found, police said.

Detectives are investigating the case as a double homicide but do not believe this was a random act, police said. Authorities are looking for suspects and a motive in the case and are asking anyone with information to call 301-772-4925 or, to remain anonymous, 1-866-411-TIPS.

A $25,000 reward is available for information leading to an arrest and an indictment in this case.