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Gabriela Melendez

Case from Fort-washington, MD dated May 28, 2021

Victim Details

Gabriela Melendez

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Fort-washington

MD

2021-05-28

22

Gabriela

Melendez

07/24/2026

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In a tragic turn of events on May 28, 2021, a young woman's life was cut short in a Fort Washington, Maryland home. Gabriela Melendez, a 22-year-old Hispanic female, was fatally shot in what authorities have described as an accidental incident. The devastating event unfolded inside a residence on Old Fort Road, forever altering the lives of those involved.

According to the preliminary investigation conducted by the Prince George's County Police Department, Melendez was with her 22-year-ol ...
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  • Washington Post: Fort Washington man charged in fatal shooting
  • Detectives Arrest Man for Manslaughter
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