PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said it identified the man killed in a shooting outside a restaurant in Largo overnight on Saturday.
Police said that at about 12:45 a.m., they were sent to Jasper’s Restaurant at 9640 Lottsford Rd where they found a man shot outside. He died there.
The man was identified as 33-year-old Cornelius McDonald of Upper Marlboro.
Police said they are working to identify and arrest the suspect who left the area after the shooting.
Officers said they are investigating whether the suspect and victim were involved in an altercation before the shooting.
Prince George’s County Council Member Wala Blegay released a statement on the shooting of Cornelius McDonald, who was known as a Community Leader in the DMV.
The tragic shooting outside Jasper’s Restaurant in Largo has deeply shaken our county. We lost a beloved leader, Cornelius Neal McDonald, a longtime community member who attended Largo High School and whose dedication to uplifting others has left a lasting legacy. My heart goes out to his family, friends, the Largo High School community, and all those mourning this senseless act of violence.
I have spoken with law enforcement, and they assured me that their investigation is well underway. I thank them for their diligence in seeking justice for Neal and ensuring accountability.
Gun violence has no place in Prince George’s County. This tragedy underscores the urgent need for stronger safety measures, conflict resolution programs, and partnerships to prevent such incidents. I will work to strengthen policies that promote safety in our community spaces.
Let us come together to honor Neal’s memory by standing united against violence and supporting one another during this difficult time. We can and must build a safer, stronger Prince George’s County.
Prince George’s County Council Member Wala Blegay
Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 301-516-2512.
