18-Year-Old Convicted in 19-Year-Old's Fatal Shooting

Three other suspects also face charges in the case

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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An 18-year-old who was 17 at the time of a victim's fatal shooting last summer has been convicted. Three others face charges in the case involving the killing of 19-year-old Anthony Lorenzo Ward III outside a convenience store in District Heights, Maryland.

Why it matters

Gun violence involving young suspects and victims is an ongoing concern in the District Heights community, highlighting the need for continued efforts to address the root causes and prevent such tragedies.

The details

According to police, four suspects - including two minors who were 16 and 17 at the time - were charged as adults in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Anthony Lorenzo Ward III outside a convenience store in District Heights last June. The suspects and victims were known to each other, and the shooting stemmed from an ongoing dispute.

  • The fatal shooting occurred on June 10, 2025.
  • The 18-year-old suspect, Joshua Hassan Marley Wilson, has now been convicted.

The players

Joshua Hassan Marley Wilson

An 18-year-old who was 17 at the time of the fatal shooting and has now been convicted of first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and other related charges.

Anthony Lorenzo Ward III

The 19-year-old victim who was fatally shot outside a convenience store in District Heights.

Michael Zion Jones

One of the four suspects charged as an adult in the case.

Jacorey White

One of the four suspects charged as an adult in the case.

Tara Jackson

The Prince George's County State's Attorney who announced the conviction of Joshua Hassan Marley Wilson.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

Sentencing for Joshua Hassan Marley Wilson has been scheduled for May 29.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of gun violence involving young suspects and victims in the District Heights community, underscoring the need for continued efforts to address the root causes and prevent such tragedies in the future.