Coverage dated May 3, 2023

Homicide investigation underway after man found dead in Hyattsville fire

Headline from WUSA9

The victim has been identified as 56-year-old Roger Neal. It was later determined he had been shot.

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Reports & sources

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Washington Post
Man found dead in apparent homicide in Maryland apartment after fire (opens Washington Post)
Published May 3, 2023
Washington Post's feed description
Authorities said a man was found dead inside a Hyattsville apartment after a blaze and that they believe the death was a homicide.
WUSA9
Homicide investigation underway after man found dead in Hyattsville fire (opens WUSA9)
Published May 3, 2023
WUSA9's feed description
The victim has been identified as 56-year-old Roger Neal. It was later determined he had been shot.
NBC4 Washington
Man Found Dead After Hyattsville Fire Was Homicide Victim, Police Say (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published May 3, 2023
NBC4 Washington's feed description
A man found dead after a fire in Hyattsville, Maryland, is believed to be the victim of homicide, authorities said.
FOX 5 DC
Man found dead after building fire in Hyattsville (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published May 3, 2023
FOX 5 DC's feed description
One person was found dead of an apparent homicide after a fire at a multi-family housing unit in Hyattsville Wednesday afternoon.
WTOP Washington DC
Man found dead following Hyattsville apartment fire was shot, police say (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published May 3, 2023
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
56-year-old Hyattsville resident Roger Neal’s body was recovered following an apartment fire. Prince George’s County police say he was the victim of homicide.