PGPD PGPD Homicide Unit Investigating Fatal Shooting in Lewisdale

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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday night in Lewisdale. The victim is 35-year-old Henry Javier Cruz of Gaithersburg. A second man was also shot. He remains hospitalized with critical injuries.



On March 23, 2021, at approximately 8:10 pm, officers responded to the 7400 block of West Park Drive for a reported shooting. The officers located both victims in the roadway. Cruz was pronounced dead on the scene. The second victim was transported to a hospital.



Investigators are working to determine a motive and identify suspect(s). Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.



If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives 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 21-0013130.

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