A Tuesday night fatal shooting in Capitol Heights is gang-related, according to Prince George’s County police.
Erick Amilicar Mendez-Orellana, 23, was fatally shot in the same Capitol Heights block where he lives, police said.
Officers responded to the 4900 block of Marlboro Pike in Capitol Heights around 8:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting Tuesday. Mr. Mendez-Orellana died at a hospital.
Police released no details about the circumstances of the shooting, but said they believe the shooting is gang-related.
No arrests have been made.
• Andrea Noble can be reached at anoble@washingtontimes.com.
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