Crime & Safety
19-Year-Old Virginia Man Fatally Shot In Prince George's County: Police
A 19-year-old Virginia man was fatally shot in a Prince George's gas station parking lot. A reward is being offered for more information.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — A 19-year-old Virginia man was fatally shot in Capital Heights Sunday morning. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
On Aug. 21 before 3 a.m., officers were called to the 1300 block of Richie Road for a reported shooting. They found Carlos Benitez-Arevalo outside of a gas station with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene, according to the police department.
If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers wanting to remain anonymous can 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 a mobile device.) Refer to case number 22-0039999.
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