Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting of Silver Spring Man in Adelphi

Homicide Unit detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a Silver Spring man in Adelphi.

According to a press release, on April 9^th, around 6:00 am, patrol officers responded to the 8600 block of 20^th Avenue for a welfare check. The victim who has been identified as 20-year-old Merlin Ramirez-Lara of Piney Branch Road was discovered outside suffering from gunshot wounds. Ramirez-Lara was pronounced dead on the scene. Detectives are working to identify the suspect(s) and determine a possible motive. Authorities do not believe this was a random crime.

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call PGPD detectives at 301-772-4925 in reference to case number 19-0020780.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous may 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 your mobile device.)

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