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Suspect Held Without Bail in Targeted MGM National Harbor Food-Court Killing

Extensive casino surveillance enabled a rapid arrest, motive still under review.

Overview

  • Prince George’s County prosecutors said Benjamin Williams, 22, is being held without bail on murder, assault and gun charges in the Dec. 3 shooting.
  • Police identified the victim as 23-year-old Darnell Hawkins Jr. of Washington, D.C., who was fatally shot while ordering food.
  • Investigators said surveillance video across the resort was crucial to identifying Williams and making an arrest within roughly 14 hours.
  • Authorities describe the attack as targeted with no prior exchange, and detectives believe Williams and Hawkins knew each other.
  • No other injuries were confirmed, nearby schools briefly locked down as a precaution, and the MGM food court remains closed while the rest of the resort operates.