|
Edgar Constancia Norma Carbajal |
Homicide Unit detectives arrested a husband and wife in connection with a fatal shooting in Adelphi on Tuesday. The suspects are 24-year-old Edgar Garcia Constancia of the 14000 block of Cove Lane in Rockville and 27-year-old Norma Reyes Carbajal, also of the 14000 block of Cove Lane. They’re charged with the murder of 20-year-old Merlin Ramirez-Lara of Piney Branch Road in Silver Spring.
On April 9th, at approximately 6:15 am, patrol officers responded to the 8600 block of 20th Avenue for a welfare check. The victim was discovered outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
The preliminary investigation reveals the victim had been in a romantic relationship with Reyes Carbajal. She agreed to meet the victim at the shooting location where Garcia Constancia was waiting. He shot and killed the victim.
Both of the suspects are charged with first degree murder and related charges. They’re in custody of the Department of Corrections.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or 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.)
[ This article originally appeared here ]