Suspect in deadly shooting at youth football game in Prince George's County arrested

Police identify father shot, killed at football game in Prince George's County

Police have identified the victim killed in a shooting at a youth football game in Prince George?s County over the weekend.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - A man has been arrested for the shooting at a youth football game in Prince George’s County that left a father dead and a 5-year-old injured.

Police say 29-year-old Dajuon Meniefield of Bowie has been charged with shooting and killing 33-year-old Christopher Mozee at Potomac High School over the weekend. 

Mozee was in the bleachers at the youth football game around 11:20 a.m. when police say an argument broke out between him and Meniefield. 

Police believe that’s when Meniefield pulled out a gun and began firing shots, hitting Mozee and the 5-year-old child. 

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When officers arrived, they found Mozee injured in the stands and he was taken to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead. 

Meniefield was arrested with the assistance of the Hagerstown Police Department Thursday. He has been charged with first and second-degree murder and related charges. 

Police say the motive for the shooting appears to be a dispute, adding that Mozee and Meniefield did know each other prior to the deadly incident.

Police say anyone with additional information in this case should call 301-516-2512 to speak to a homicide detective.