BRENTWOOD, MD — Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a teenage boy that happened late Friday afternoon.
Prince George's police officers were called to the 3700 block of Shepherd Street around 4:55 p.m. for a report of a shooting. They found 16-year-old Ruben Arevalo Saavedra of Hyattsville outside with a gunshot wound. He died at the scene, according to police.
Detectives are actively working to identify a suspect(s) and determine a motive.
Anyone with information about this case who would like to speak to a detective can call 301-516-2512, 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 a mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
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