In the early morning hours of Friday, March 2, 2018, a discovery was made in the 200 block of Brock Bridge Road in Laurel, Maryland, that would forever alter the lives of one family. At approximately 7:15 a.m., Anne Arundel County Police were dispatched to the area for a report of an injured person. Upon their arrival, they found a young man who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim, identified as 22-year-old Jose Alberto Funes, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The investigation into the death of the young Hispanic male was quickly classified as a homicide. Detectives from the Anne Arundel County Homicide Unit began the arduous task of piecing together the events that led to the fatal shooting. As part of their investigation, authorities have reached out to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward. A reward of up to $10,000 has been offered for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for Jose Alberto Funes's death.
Despite the ongoing and active investigation, no arrests have been publicly announced in connection with the murder. The police have not released any information regarding a potential suspect or suspects in the shooting. The case remains an open and active homicide investigation as law enforcement continues to seek answers and justice for Jose Alberto Funes and his family. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Anne Arundel County Homicide Unit or to provide anonymous tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.
