*April 23, 2022*
The Takoma Park Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division has
identified and charged 21-year-old Abraham Douglas of Silver Spring,
Maryland with the murder of 23-year-old Ahmadou Bamba Gueye of Takoma Park,
Maryland. The incident occurred during the early evening hours of April 22,
2022, in the 7600 Block of Maple Avenue in Takoma Park, Maryland.
Through investigative means, Douglas was located on the night of the
incident after burglarizing a residence in the 600 block of Kennebec Avenue
in Takoma Park. During the arrest, officers recovered a handgun and a
50-round drum magazine. Douglas was transported to a local area hospital
after officers discovered he was suffering from a gunshot wound to his
lower extremity. After being medically treated and released, he was
charged with murder, burglary, and firearms violations, among other related
charges. Douglas is currently in the custody of the Montgomery County
Central Processing Unit and is being held on a no-bond status.
This is an active and ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is asked to call
301-270-1100.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous may text a tip:
Text to 847411
Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message
Type your message, including as much detail as possible, to ensure that
your tip is thoroughly investigated.
*Contact:*
Catherine PlevyPublic Information Officer
Takoma Park Police Department
Email: cathyp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Phone: 301-891-7142
Cell: 240-338-2901
