In the residential neighborhood of Lewisdale in Hyattsville, Maryland, a violent encounter on the evening of March 23, 2021, left one man dead and another critically injured. Henry Javier Cruz, a 35-year-old male, was found shot in the 7400 block of West Park Drive at approximately 8:10 p.m. Despite the efforts of first responders, Mr. Cruz was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit promptly launched an investigation into the shooting. Detectives worked to uncover a motive and identify who was responsible for the deadly assault. Early in the investigation, law enforcement officials indicated that they did not believe the shooting was a random act of violence, suggesting that the victims may have been targeted.
Within a few weeks of the incident, investigators publicly identified a suspect in the case. An arrest warrant was issued for Davie Josue Serpas of College Park, Maryland. The charges against Serpas included first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and first-degree assault. Authorities believe that the shooting stemmed from an argument between Serpas and the victims.
Following the issuance of the arrest warrant, police announced that they believed Davie Josue Serpas had fled the area. A reward of up to $25,000 was offered for any information leading to his arrest and conviction. As of the latest available information, Serpas remains at large, and the case continues to be an active investigation. The police have asked for the public's assistance in locating him, urging anyone with information to come forward.
