Detectives with our Homicide Unit have identified and charged a suspect in connection with a with a homicide that occurred earlier this month in Riverdale. The suspect is 31-year-old Maurice Terrell Bellinger of the 5400 Block of 56thPlace in Riverdale. He is charged with fatally shooting 50-year-old Keya Beale of Hyattsville.
On April 2, 2021, at approximately 7:00 pm, officers responded to the 5200 block of 56th Avenue for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, they located the victim in the passenger seat of a car suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead on the scene.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the shooting stemmed from a road rage incident.
Bellinger is charged with first and second degree murder, attempted first and second degree murder, second degree assault and related charges. He is in custody in Mecklenburg County, NC awaiting extradition to Prince George’s County.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call 301-516-2512. 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 21-0014717.
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Bajo Custodia Sospechoso de Mortal Tiroteo en Riverdale
Detectives de nuestra Unidad de Homicidios han identificado y acusado a un sospechoso en conexión a un homicidio que se registró a principio de mes en Riverdale. El sospechoso fue identificado como Maurice Terrell Bellinger, de 31 años de edad y vecino de la cuadra 5400 de 56th Place en Riverdale. A este se le imputa haber matado a tiros a Keya Beale, de 50 años de edad y vecina de Hyattsville.
El 2 de abril de 2021, a eso de las 7:00 pm, nuestros oficiales acudieron a la cuadra 5200 de 56th Avenue tras recibir información sobre un tiroteo. Al llegar a la escena, estos hallaron a la víctima con una herida de bala en el asiento de pasajero de un vehículo. A esta le declararon muerta en la escena.
La investigación preliminar reveló que el tiroteo se suscitó luego de un incidente de furia en la carretera.
Bellinger enfrenta cargos por asesinato en primer y segundo grado, tentativa de asesinato en primer y segundo grado y agresión en segundo grado, entre otros. Este se encuentra bajo custodia en el Condado de Mecklenburg en North Carolina mientras espera ser extraditado al Condado de Prince George’s
Pedimos que quien tenga información sobre este caso por favor llame 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 número 21-0014717.
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