PGPD Detectives Arrest Suspect in Mount Rainier Fatal Shooting

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Louis Gregory ​

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting in the city of Mount Rainier. The suspect is 39-year-old Louis Gregory of Brentwood. He is accused of the murder of 22-year-old Freiyer Yanez-Salas of Washington, D.C.


On September 23, 2024, at approximately 7:30 pm, Mount Rainier Police officers responded to the 3400 block of Rhode Island Avenue for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, they located the deceased victim inside a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Two other adults, one male and one female, were also shot. They were transported to a hospital with critical injuries.


The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect shot the victims during a dispute.


Gregory is charged with first- and second-degree murder and other related charges. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.



The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit investigates all homicides within the City of Mount Rainier.


If anyone has information relevant to this investigation and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, they are asked to please call 301-516-2512.


Anyone with information may also contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0056441.

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