Crime & Safety
5 Men Charged With Murder Of Silver Spring Man: Police
Police have arrested five men they say fatally shot a 29-year-old Silver Spring man near his home last month.
SILVER SPRING, MD — Five men from Silver Spring have been arrested in connection with the May 26 homicide of a 29-year-old man, officials said.
The men were arrested on June 5 and charged with the first-degree murder of Francisco Anton Medrano Campos, Montgomery County police announced Wednesday.
The five murder suspects have been identified as:
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- Victor Alfonso Cruz-Orellana, 21
- Romeo Almengor Oxlaj-Lopez, 20
- Carlos Andres Orellana, 21
- Daniel E. Huezo Landaverde, 19
- Oscar Effrain Zavala-Urrea, 19
Police say the shooting occurred in the 2300 block of Glenmont Circle, near where Campos lived, around 7 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Authorities did not reveal a motive. All five men, who are being held without bond, are scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 7.
This remains an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information should call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070.
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