PGPD Obtains Arrest Warrant for Suspect in Fort Washington Double Homicide

A double fatal shooting occurred on May 27, 2025, around 9:35 p.m. outside an apartment complex on the 5200 block of Haras Place in Fort Washington, Maryland, resulting in the deaths of two 16-year-old teenagers, Thomas Smith Jr. and Michael Bassett. The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested 27-year-old Duan Goddard of Fort Washington, who is charged with first and second degree murder related to the shooting, which reportedly occurred during a potential illegal drug deal. The victims had arrived in a car that had been carjacked days earlier, and multiple firearms were recovered at the scene. Police pursued a fleeing SUV suspected in the shooting into Washington, DC, where the suspect was taken into custody pending extradition. Authorities have requested public assistance for information through Crime Solvers and P3 Tips app, emphasizing that tips can remain anonymous. The investigation remains active as police seek further details on the shooting's circumstances and motive.