Deadly Overnight Shooting in Fort Washington Leaves D.C. Man Dead as Police Seek Leads

What investigators say happened

A man from Washington, D.C., was found fatally shot early Wednesday in Fort Washington, Maryland, prompting an active homicide investigation by Prince George’s County police.

Officers were dispatched shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Feb. 25, 2026, to the 9500 block of Livingston Road following a report of a shooting. Police found an adult male on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Later Wednesday, police identified the victim as Tyrone Gantt, 31, of Washington, D.C. Investigators said they were still working to determine the circumstances of the shooting and had not announced a motive or identified any suspect or suspects.

What remains unknown

Authorities have not released details about whether the shooting occurred outdoors or inside a building, whether there were witnesses, or whether the victim had any known connection to the immediate area. Police also have not announced whether a firearm has been recovered.

No additional injuries were reported in the initial police account. Detectives have not released information about any vehicles involved, surveillance footage, or 911 caller descriptions.

Public-safety context in the Fort Washington area

Fort Washington sits in the southern part of Prince George’s County near major commuter corridors and commercial destinations that draw visitors from across the region. The Livingston Road corridor includes residential neighborhoods and retail activity, and it connects to routes used for travel between Prince George’s County and the District.

While investigators have not linked this shooting to any other incident, law-enforcement agencies in the Washington region have frequently noted that victims, suspects, and witnesses can move across jurisdictional lines in a matter of minutes, complicating the early stages of investigations.

How the public can help

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Prince George’s County Crime Solvers at 866-411-8744. Tips can help detectives establish a timeline, identify witnesses, and locate video from private security systems or passing vehicles that may have captured activity near the scene.

• Location: 9500 block of Livingston Road, Fort Washington, Maryland
• Time of initial call: shortly after 2:30 a.m., Feb. 25, 2026
• Victim: Tyrone Gantt, 31, of Washington, D.C.
• Status: suspect and motive not announced; investigation ongoing

Police have emphasized that the investigation remains active and that information from the public may be critical to determining what led to the shooting.