PGPD Detectives Arrest and Charge Suspects in Fatal Stabbing in Langley Park

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Jesus Escobar- Sanchez​

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Douglas Gonzalez-Diaz​

Homicide Unit detectives have charged two suspects in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred on February 21, 2022. The suspects are 36-year-old Jesus Escobar-Sanchez of no fixed address and 26-year-old Douglas Gonzalez-Diaz of Hyattsville. Both are charged with fatally stabbing 21-year-old Cristian Mendoza-Ventura, in Langley Park.




On February 21, 2022, at approximately 11:15 pm, patrol officers were called to the 7300 block of 17th Avenue for a report of a stabbing. Once on scene, they discovered a Mendoza-Ventura suffering from multiple stab wounds to the body. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead a few hours later.



The preliminary investigation revealed the suspects and victim were known to each other and the stabbing occurred during a dispute.



Escobar -Sanchez and Gonzalez-Diaz are charged with first- and second-degree murder and additional charges. They are in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.



Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.) Please refer to case 22-0008571.



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