Warrant Squad/ U.S. Marshalls Arrest Attempted 1st Degree Murder Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD... The Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Warrant Squad reported the arrest Tuesday of Hakim Johnson on an Attempted First Degree Murder warrant obtained by County Police District IV detectives on April 5, 2012.

According to the warrant, Johnson is alleged to have fired a handgun at another male after a failed robbery attempt in the 2300 block of Southern Avenue, Temple Hills, MD on February 14, 2012.

Several attempts were made by Sheriff’s Deputies to locate Johnson in the Washington D.C. and the Maryland area. Sheriff’s Deputies located Johnson in the 9600 block of Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD. Johnson attempted to jump off of a balcony before being apprehended by Deputies and members of the United States Marshals Service.

Johnson was arrested and transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections where is being held on a “No Bond” Status. District IV detectives were notified of the arrest.

In addition to Attempted First Degree Murder, Johnson is charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder, Firearm Use/Fel-Violent Crime, Armed Robbery, Robbery, First Degree Assault, Handgun in Vehicle, and Handgun on Person.

For more information in this case contact the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office Press Information Office at 301-780-8637

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