Prince George’s County Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old that occurred Friday afternoon.

The teenager, identified by authorities as Amari Clarke of Suitland, was found around 12:20 p.m. “suffering from a stab wound(s)” on the 3800 block of St. Barnabas Road in Hillcrest Heights, police said in a news release. He died shortly afterward.

Clarke was killed in the vicinity of an apartment complex set back from a busy road.

Detectives are trying to identify a suspect and motive for the killing, police said, but “do not believe this was a random crime.”

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Those with information who want to speak with a homicide detective are advised to call 301-516-2512. Officials are offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

This is a developing story.