Jalleel Jackson Charged With Murder After Coworker Christopher Hall Killed in Hyattsville

A fatal workplace shooting in unincorporated Hyattsville has left a 33-year-old man dead and a coworker facing first-degree murder charges. Prince George’s County police say investigators believe the two men argued at their place of employment before one of them was shot.

Officers responded at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Feb. 10 to the 3300 block of 52nd Avenue, where they found Christopher Hall suffering from gunshot wounds. Hall, identified as a 33-year-old resident of Carrollton, Virginia, was transported to a hospital and died a short time later. Police arrested 39-year-old Jalleel Jackson of Washington, D.C., who worked with Hall at the same business. The preliminary investigation indicates Jackson shot Hall during a dispute; Jackson now faces a first-degree murder charge and related counts.

Authorities say fugitive investigators and federal partners assisted with the arrest. The Prince George’s County Police Department Fugitive Unit, with help from the U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, took Jackson into custody in Washington, D.C. He remains pending extradition to Prince George’s County. The Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit is handling the investigation; officials have not publicly named the business where the shooting occurred or released additional motive details.

The shooting has several immediate local implications. A workplace homicide can disrupt operations for small employers, force temporary closures, and heighten anxiety among employees at nearby businesses. For Prince George’s County, incidents like this amplify demands on homicide investigators, fugitive teams, and prosecutorial resources, potentially affecting case backlogs and public confidence in workplace safety. Employers in Hyattsville and surrounding communities may reassess conflict-resolution policies, staff training, and security measures to reduce the risk of on-site violence.

Legal steps ahead include extradition and formal charging in Prince George’s County court. Charging documents and arraignment details were not available in initial reports; the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office and county court dockets will provide the next public milestones in the case. Investigators have not reported additional injuries, named the hospital where Hall was treated, or disclosed whether any witnesses came forward.

For residents and workers in Hyattsville, the case is a reminder of the immediate human cost of workplace disputes and the downstream civic costs—legal, operational, and emotional—that follow. Prince George’s County officials are expected to release more information as investigators and prosecutors complete charging and extradition steps; residents should monitor updates from the Prince George’s County Police Department and local court notices for developments.