Murder Suspect Points Weapon At Officers Serving Arrest Warrant

Bowie MD

15 June, 2022

11:29 AM

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — The suspect wanted in connection with a 2021 murder has been charged with assaulting two officers who were serving an arrest warrant at his Capitol Heights home Monday morning. The suspect, 47-year-old Reginald Hawkins, faces murder charges in the death of his girlfriend, 45-year-old Nakisha McMillian of Capitol Heights. McMillian was found dead in her home in the 1600 block of Eastern Avenue Nov. 18, 2021. At the time, the PGPD opened an investigation into her death. On June 10, 2022, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death as multiple injuries and the manner of death a homicide. On June 11, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Hawkins in connection with the homicide. The suspect and victim were in a relationship and lived together, the police department shared. On June 13 at approximately 5 a.m., PGPD officers served the arrest warrant for Hawkins at his home on Eastern Avenue. The officers knocked on the front door and were let inside by a family member, the police department noted. Once inside, two officers announced themselves before approaching Hawkins who was in the basement holding a shotgun. Two PGPD officers discharged their duty weapons. No one was injured. Hawkins was taken into custody. The weapon he was holding was recovered on scene, according to the police department. In addition to second-degree murder and related charges stemming from the 2021 homicide, Hawkins has been charged with first- and second-degree assault for pointing the weapon at the officers. The PGPD's Major Crimes Division and Internal Affairs Division are investigating the incident. If anyone has information about Hawkins, they are asked to call 301-516-2512. Callers wanting to remain anonymous can call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com or use the "P3 Tips" mobile app (search "P3 Tips" in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto a mobile device.) Refer to case number 22-0028664.