Eulises Alvarado-Reyes, a 21-year-old man, lost his life on the night of Thursday, September 15, 2016, in Hyattsville, Maryland. The fatal incident occurred in an unincorporated section of the city, in the 5000 block of 56th Place. After sustaining a gunshot wound, Alvarado-Reyes was driven to a local hospital by friends. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival a little after 11 p.m.
The investigation into the death of Eulises Alvarado-Reyes quickly led to
a suspect, his own friend, 18-year-old Henry Reyes. According to the Prince George's County Police, the shooting appeared to be unintentional. Investigators believe that Reyes was handling a firearm when it discharged, striking and fatally wounding Alvarado-Reyes. The preliminary findings suggested a tragic accident rather than a malicious act.
Following the initial investigation, Henry Reyes was taken into custody and charged with manslaughter and a weapons offense in connection with the death of his friend. Law enforcement officials asked anyone with additional information about the case to come forward to aid in the ongoing investigation. The specifics of the legal proceedings that followed the charges, including details of a trial, conviction, or sentencing for Henry Reyes, have not been made publicly available in online sources.
