PGPD Suspect in Custody in Connection with May Murder in Town of Berwyn Heights

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Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives identified and charged a suspect in connection with the murder of a man in the town of Berwyn Heights in May. The suspect is 24-year-old Joiker Avila-Avila of Hyattsville. He is charged with the murder of 54-year-old Sandeep Gupta of Berwyn Heights.

On May 12, 2024, at approximately 10:30 pm, Berwyn Heights Police Department officers were called to the 8600 block of Cunningham Drive. Gupta was located inside of a home unresponsive. He was pronounced deceased on the scene. On May 13, 2024, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and ruled cause of death to be asphyxiation and the manner of death a homicide.

The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect and the victim were known to each other. The motive remains under investigation.

Avila-Avila is charged with first degree murder and related charges. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

The PGPD investigates all homicides that occur in the town of Berwyn Heights.

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 24-0027309.
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Sospechoso Bajo Custodia en Relación con Asesinato de Mayo en Ciudad de Berwyn Heights
Los detectives de la Unidad de Homicidios de la Policía del Condado Prince George’s identificaron y acusaron a un sospechoso en relación con el asesinato de un hombre en la ciudad de Berwyn Heights en mayo. El sospechoso es Joiker Avila-Avila, de 24 años, de Hyattsville. Está acusado del asesinato de Sandeep Gupta, de 54 años, de Berwyn Heights.

El 12 de mayo de 2024, aproximadamente a las 10:30 p.m., agentes del Departamento de Policía de Berwyn Heights fueron llamados a la cuadra 8600 de Cunningham Drive. Gupta fue ubicado dentro de una casa sin responder. Fue declarado fallecido en el lugar. El 13 de mayo de 2024, la Oficina del Médico Forense Jefe realizó una autopsia y dictaminó que la causa de la muerte fue asfixia y la forma de muerte, un homicidio.

La investigación preliminar reveló que el sospechoso y la víctima se conocían. El motivo sigue bajo investigación.

Avila-Avila está acusado de asesinato en primer grado y cargos relacionados. Está bajo custodia del Departamento Correccional sin derecho a fianza.

PGPD investiga todos los homicidios que ocurren en el pueblo de Berwyn Heights.

Cualquier persona que tenga información sobre este caso y desee hablar con un detective de la Unidad de Homicidios puede llamar al (301) 516-2512.

Cualquier persona que tenga información debe comunicarse con Crime Solvers en línea en www.pgcrimesolvers.com, la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips” en Apple Store o Google Play para descargar la aplicación en su dispositivo móvil) o llame al 1- 866-411-TIPS (8477). Puedes permanecer anónimo. Por favor refiérase al número de caso 24-0027309.



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