On April 1 at approximately 2:54 a.m., officers responded to the area of Enid Blyton Place in White Plains for the report of the sound of gunshots. A preliminary investigation showed a group of subjects became involved in a dispute, during which multiple gunshots were fired and an individual was struck. The individual was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased. He was later identified as Tyon Makai Bias, age 19, of White Plains. Further, several homes were also struck by bullets; however, no one inside the residences was injured. Detectives are pursuing leads and ask that anyone with information to contact Detective Sapienza at 301-609-6554. Tipsters who want to remain anonymous and potentially receive a cash reward should contact Charles County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app. A combined cash reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. The investigation is ongoing.
CONTACT:
Diane Richardson
Media Relations Specialist
301-609-6557 or 240-682-1658
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in 2001 and has since earned the highest rating of Excellence. Established in 1658, the CCSO is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States. For more information, visit www.ccso.us.
Charles County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Charles County. For murder cases, the reward can be increased. All individuals who provide tips through Crime Solvers will remain anonymous. Anyone with information about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app, which can be found in the Android Store and Apple Store by searching P3tips. For more information about the P3 program, click on this link: www.p3intel.com.