Hakeem Sampson was taken into custody early Tuesday morning.
Frederick, Md (KM) Frederick Police say a suspect wanted for a homicide nearly two years ago has been apprehended in Virginia. Fairfax County Police took Hakeem Earnest Sampson, 27, of Washington DC, into custody on Tuesday morning in the area of Blacklick Road and John Marr Drive.
He is charged with 1st-degree murder for fatally shooting Michael Isiah Olaniyi on July 23rd, 2022 in the 300 block of North Market Street.
At 3:30 AM on that day, a police officer heard a gunshot in that area. Police responded to the scene, and found Olaniyi with a gunshot wound. He was taken to Frederick Health Hospital where he died.
Frederick Police say Sampson has been evading capture since then.
Another suspect in the case, Benjamin Michael Johnson, 37 of Hyattsville, is in custody. He’s charged with being an accessory after the fact in this murder. Johnson is believed to have driven Sampson to and from the murder scene.
This case remains under investigation, and anyone who has information which could help is asked to contact Frederick Police. They can call Detective Radtke at 240-549-4579, or send e-mail to [email protected]. Citizens can also leave anonymous tips at 301-600-TIPS {8477}, or send an e-mail to [email protected], or send a text to 240-674-TIPS {8477}.
By Kevin McManus