PGPD Four Suspects in Custody in Connection With July Homicide in City of Hyattsville

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Daniel Villanueva Bautista Maxwel Quijano Casco​ ​

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Josue Lainez David Perlera-Gonzalez​ ​

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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged four suspects in connection with a fatal stabbing in July in the city of Hyattsville. The suspects are 18-year-old Daniel Villanueva Bautista of Washington, DC, 23-year-old Maxwel Quijano Casco of Hyattsville, 28-year-old Josue Lainez of Columbia, MD, and 29-year-old David Perlera-Gonzalez of Highland, MD. They are charged in connection with the murder of 34-year-old Samuel Garcia Rojas.



On July 5, 2024, at approximately 9:35 am, officers with the Hyattsville City Police Department responded to the 5300 block of Ager Road for the call of a check welfare. Once on scene, they located the victim in a vehicle suffering from trauma. He was pronounced dead on the scene.



The preliminary investigation revealed the victim was stabbed following a dispute.



The four suspects are charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. They are in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.



The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all homicides that occur in the city of Hyattsville.


Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.


Anyone with information is asked to 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 24-0039114.


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