Suspect in 2020 Prince George’s County murder arrested in DC
Murder suspect arrested 6 years after Landover killing
The suspect in a murder was arrested six years after the Landover killing.
WASHINGTON - Authorities have arrested a suspect in the 2020 killing of a man in Prince George’s County, ending a years‑long search.
What we know:
Dayvon Gordon, 34, was taken into custody Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
Investigators say that on October 27, 2020, officers found 22‑year‑old Andre Cox Jr. on 75th Avenue in Landover suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died a short time later.
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Dayvon Gordon arrest photo (Prince George's County Police Department)
An arrest warrant for Gordon was issued shortly after the killing, but extensive efforts to locate him over the years were unsuccessful.
On Tuesday, investigators located Gordon and arrested him. He is charged with first‑and second‑degree murder and related offenses.
"We were close a lot of times," said Prince George's County Police Chief George Nader. "We kept the family informed. Time and time again he was able to slip away, but not yesterday. Yesterday, he was apprehended through diligent work and countless hours from the Prince Georges County fugitive unit with the assistance of the United States Marshals and the Metropolitan Police Department we were able to bring him into custody without incident."
He remains in custody in Washington, D.C., pending extradition to Prince George’s County. The motive remains under investigation.
Photo of Gordon prior to arrest (Prince George's County Police Department)
Gordon is expected to make his first court appearance in D.C. Superior Court Wednesday. Court officials said he will not fight extradition and would be brought to Prince George's County to face murder charges in the coming days.
Anyone with information relevant to the case is asked to contact the PGPD Homicide Unit at 301‑516‑2512.
What they're saying:
The family of Cox expressed gratitude after the arrest.
"It got to a point that we actually thought this day might never come," said Cox's father, Andre Cox Sr. "So, to actually be here sitting today and being able to actually witness it... God kept us around long enough to see this through. And today’s a great day, you all. It’s a great day, but the job is not done."
Police said Gordon likely had help in evading captures all these years. An accomplice in the murder was arrested and tried early on in the investigation.
"While at this point what we have to focus on is getting justice. We also want to send a strong message that life is valuable and important and that if you take a life in Prince Georges County, we will find you," said Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Prince George's County Police Department