Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a toddler in Maryland, authorities announced Friday.
Lewisdale residents Israel Fuentes Jr., 33, and Johnny Alejandro Turcios, 28, with the support of the community, Prince George, rescued 2-year-old Jeremy Pou-Caceres from a Langley Park incident. He was identified as a suspect in the murder case. County Deputy Police Chief Vernon Hale told reporters.
“The community has come forward like no other,” Hale said. “They were cooperative and helped our detectives develop information and evidence to make arrests in this case.”
The shooting occurred near the Bedford Station Apartments in Langley Park around 5:35 p.m. Thursday. Investigators believe Fuentes and Turcios, along with at least two other people, got out of the carjacked gold SUV and fired shots at another group.
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Israel Fuentes Jr. and Johnny Alejandro Turcios are charged with first-degree murder in the death of 2-year-old Jeremy Pou-Caceres. (Prince George’s County Police Department)
The stray bullet hit Jeremy and his mother, who were walking nearby. Her mother was shot, but her life was not in danger, but she survived.
According to the Prince George’s County Police Department, officers were on the scene after hearing gunshots just after 5:30 p.m. Thursday and responded to the 1400 block of Kanawha Street in Langley Park. (Fox 5)
Both Fuentes and Turcios were being held in the county jail on charges including first-degree murder.
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Police said the two were in a gold SUV that was carjacked with at least two other people. Authorities are searching for other suspects believed to be involved in the shooting. (Fox 5)
Hale told reporters that authorities are continuing to search for other suspects.
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“Again, it’s not over yet,” the assistant police chief said. “We have arrested two people, two more have been arrested…These are cases that will make us lose sleep.”
