The Homicide Unit arrested and charged a man for a recent fatal shooting in Clinton. The suspect is 42-year-old Carlos Villanueva of the 12000 block of Brandywine Road in Brandywine. He’s charged with the fatal shooting of 41-year-old Enemias Barrera Grijalva of Fort Washington.
On July 16, 2021, at approximately 4:40 am, first responders were called to the 11500 block of Tippett Road for the report of a crash involving a single minivan. When they arrived, it was discovered the driver, Barrera Grijalva, was suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital where he died a short time later.
The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect shot the victim during a dispute. The suspect and victim were known to each other.
Villanueva is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.
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, 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 21-0031876.
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Detectives Arrestan a Sospechoso por Mortal Tiroteo en Clinton
La Unidad de Homicidios arrestó y acusó a un individuo por un mortal tiroteo que se registró recientemente en Clinton. El sospechoso fue identificado como Carlos Villanueva, de 42 años de edad y vecino de la cuadra 12000 de Brandywine Road en Brandywine. A este se le imputa el asesinato a tiros de Enemías Barrera Grijalva, de 41 años de edad y vecino de Fort Washington.
El 16 de julio de 2021, a eso de las 4:40 am, técnicos de emergencias médicas acudieron a la cuadra 11500 de Tippett Road tras recibir información sobre el choque de una minivan. Al llegar a la escena, estos descubrieron que Barrera Grijalva tenía heridas de bala. A este le trasladaron a un hospital en donde murió poco después.
La investigación preliminar reveló que el sospechoso le disparó a la víctima luego de una disputa verbal. El sospechoso y la víctima se conocían entre sí.
Villanueva enfrenta cargos por asesinato en primer y segundo grado, entre otros. Este se encuentra bajo la custodia del Departamento de Corrección, sin derecho a fianza.
Pedimos que quien tenga información sobre este caso llame a nuestros detectives al 301-516-2512. 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 21-0031876.
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