Suspect arrested in death of gunshot victim brought to White Oak Medical Center

Prince George's County police have arrested the suspect identified by Montgomery County police in their investigation of a homicide that occurred on April 27, 2025. Brianna Burton, 24, of Centreville, Virginia was brought to Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center that morning, suffering from a gunshot wound. Burton tragically died a short time later at the hospital, and the man who had driven her there had already fled the scene. A GoFundMe page has been set up to support Burton's 3-year-old son, and to cover funeral expenses.

Rogerio Palma, 32, of College Park was located and arrested Tuesday by Prince George's County police officers, and charged with first and second-degree murder and related offenses in connection with Burton’s death. After determining that the shooting had taken place in Prince George's, the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit has now assumed responsibility for the investigation.

That investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information relevant to this case is asked to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to PGPD Crime Solvers at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, via the P3 Tips mobile app, or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Please refer to case number 25-0022540.