36-year-old Tyrell Hairston of Accokeek
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - A suspect is in custody after police said a man was fatally shot following an argument at the exit of the MGM National Harbor parking garage.
What we know:
Prince George’s County police said 36-year-old Tyrell Hairston of Accokeek is in custody in connection with the fatal shooting.
The victim was identified as 33-year-old Christopher Austin Jr. of Alexandria, Virginia.
Officers responded around 11:10 p.m. June 25 to a report of a crash in the area of Monument Avenue and MGM National Avenue.
When officers arrived, they found Austin inside his slingshot autocycle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died at the scene, police said.
What investigators say happened
The preliminary investigation found Hairston and Austin were both in the exit line at the MGM National Harbor parking garage, according to police.
Investigators said it preliminarily appears Hairston initiated an argument with Austin.
Police said Hairston then got out of his vehicle, approached Austin in the slingshot autocycle and shot him.
After the shooting, Austin drove away and crashed nearby, police said.
Suspect called 911, police say
Shortly after the shooting, Hairston called 911 and turned himself in, according to police.
He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections.
Police said there is no indication at this time that Hairston and Austin knew each other before their interaction at the garage exit.
How to help investigators
Anyone with information is asked to call Prince George’s County police homicide detectives at 301-516-2512.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers online, through the "P3 Tips" mobile app or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS.
Police said callers should refer to case number 26-0033867.
The Source: This article was written using information from the Prince George’s County Police Department.