Two suspects charged with murder at Prince George's County tire shop

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. – Thanks in part to a tip to the Prince George's County Criminal Investigation Division, homicide detectives have now identified and charged two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting at a tire shop in September.

The suspects are 43-year-old Ronnell Hardy of Capitol Heights and 42-year-old Avery Eccles of Upper Marlboro. They are charged in connection with the murder of 41-year-old Anthony Okoye of Bladensburg.

On September 14, 2024, at approximately 6:30 a.m., officers responded to a welfare check in the 1200 block of Marblewood Avenue in the unincorporated portion of Capitol Heights. Officers located the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital where he died a short time later.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were customers of the business and shot the victim, an employee, during a dispute over payment for tires.

Hardy and Eccles are charged with first- and second-degree murder and related charges. Both suspects are in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation and would like to speak with a homicide detective, they are asked to call 301-516-2512.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com or through the P3 Tips mobile app (search for “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play for the app to your mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please note case number 24-0054322.

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