Man Charged With Murder in Friend's Death: Update

UPDATED at 1 p.m.

DAMASCUS, MD — Murder charges have been filed against a Damascus man who allegedly shot a friend early Monday after an argument, say police.

The shooting was reported about 12:38 a.m. in the 24600 block of Ridge Road. Montgomery County Police officers and Fire and Rescue personnel who responded found Mario Alberto Perez, 40, of an unconfirmed address, on the main level of the home suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso.

Perez died from his injuries at the scene.

Francisco A. Trujillo, 35, of the 24600 block of Ridge Road in Damascus, was arrested late Monday morning in the homicide.

Police say Trujillo and Perez were acquaintances. Trujillo had invited Perez into the home earlier in the day. An argument occurred between the two men and Trujillo shot Perez.

The circumstances surrounding the argument and shooting are still under investigation.

Trujillo was taken into custody by officers at the scene and later taken to the Central Processing Unit. He has been charged with first-degree murder and is being held without bond.

»Photos of Francisco A. Trujillo, courtesy of Montgomery County Police