In the quiet neighborhood of Adelphi, Maryland, the evening of April 24, 2007, was shattered by an act of violence that claimed the life of 29-year-old Robert Edward Gonzalez. Found lying on the side of the road in the 2300 block of University Boulevard at approximately 8:15 p.m., Gonzalez had sustained a gunshot wound to his upper body. He was rushed to a local hospital, but his injuries proved fatal, and he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The investigation into the death of
the male victim from Arlington County quickly led Prince George's County police to a suspect. Within days, authorities arrested 22-year-old Dimas E. Cruz of Hyattsville. Cruz was subsequently charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting. Investigators believe the tragic incident was precipitated by a seemingly minor provocation; it is thought that the shooting occurred after Gonzalez flashed a gang sign at Cruz. Following his arrest, Cruz was held at the Prince George's jail without bond. Further details regarding the progression of the case through the legal system, including a trial or conviction, have not been publicly reported.
