Crime & Safety

Murder Arrest in Hyattsville Shooting: Police

One victim was killed and a second person was wounded in the April 17 shooting, according to Prince George's County Police.

HYATTSVILLE, MD — A suspect has bene arrested in an April shooting in Hyattsville that left one dead and another wounded, according to Prince George's County Police.

Fernando Baires of Silver Spring is charged with first degree murder and other charges related to the April 17 shooting in the 6800 block of Riggs Road.

According to police, Baires and two other suspects were involved in the shooting. The two victims were transported to a hospital where one died a gunshot wound.

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Identified as one of the shooters, according to police, Baires was taken into custody following an unrelated court appearance in Baltimore.

He faces additional charges of second degree murder, first degree assault, second degree assault, firearm use in a felonious violent crime, attempted first degree murder and attempted second degree murder.

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