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Man charged with murder of 41-year-old Airmus Dillard in Prince George's Co.

Police claim the two men knew each other and were involved in an ongoing dispute when Airmus Dillard was killed.
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CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. — A man is facing charges after police say he shot a Capitol Heights man to death earlier this month.

According to the Prince George's County Police Department, officers were called to the 300 block of Cedarleaf Avenue shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5. 

When officers arrived, they found Dillard suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to an area hospital where he died several hours later. 

Investigators have since arrested 23-year-old Zarkee Bembo-Wilson of Capitol Heights. They believe the two men knew each other and were involved in an ongoing dispute when Dillard was killed. 

Bembo-Wilson has been charged with first and second-degree murder and related charges. He remains at the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status. 

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device),or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Officers ask callers to refer to case number 24-0013523.

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