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The Prince George’s County Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday night in the unincorporated portion of Hyattsville. The victim is 56-year-old Filomena Vasquez.
On January 1, 2020, at approximately 11:30 pm, patrol officers were called to the 7400 block of Varnum Street for a shooting. Vasquez was located inside of her home suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead on the scene.
Preliminarily, it is believed the gunfire originated from outside of the house. It appears all of the shots were fired into the house from outside but a motive isn’t known at this time.
Detectives are working to develop suspect(s).
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call 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.) Please refer to case 20-0000182.
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Detectives Investigan Mortal Tiroteo
Detectives de la Unidad de Homicidios del Departamento de la Policía del Condado de Prince George’s investigan un mortal tiroteo que ocurrió el miércoles en la noche, en una parte no-incorporada de Hyattsville. La víctima fue identificada como Filomena Vasquez, de 56 años de edad.
El 1 de enero, a eso de las 11:30 pm, nuestros oficiales de patrulla acudieron a la cuadra 7400 de Varnum Street tras recibir información sobre un tiroteo. Al llegar hallaron a Vasquez con múltiples heridas de bala, dentro de su residencia. A ésta le declararon muerta en la escena.
De manera preliminar, se cree que los tiros originaron en las afueras de la casa. Todos los disparos contra la casa aparentan haber venido de afuera, pero al presente aún se desconoce el motivo.
Nuestros detectives se encuentran investigando para identificar posibles sospechosos.
Pedimos que cualquier persona que tenga información sobre este caso por favor llame al 301-772-4925. Quienes deseen permanecer anónimos pueden llamar a Crime Solvers al 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), o ir en línea a www.pgcrimesolvers.com, o utilizar la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips en el Apple Store o en Google Play para bajar la aplicación a su móvil). Por favor refiérase al caso 20-0000182.
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