In the late hours of a Wednesday evening in Hyattsville, Maryland, the life of 19-year-old Jesus Mestizo-Soto was tragically cut short. On June 5, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the sound of gunfire shattered the night in the 1400 block of University Boulevard. When Prince George's County police officers arrived at an apartment building in the Langley Park area, they discovered a grim scene.
Inside, they found Jesus Mestizo-Soto, a Hispanic male, who had been fatally shot.
Another man was also found at the scene suffering from gunshot wounds, a stark testament to the violence that had just unfolded. While the second victim's condition was not immediately detailed, the focus of the investigation quickly turned to the death of young Mestizo-Soto. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner later conducted an autopsy and officially ruled his death a homicide, confirming that a gunshot wound was the cause.
In the wake of the shooting, detectives from the Prince George's Police Department have been actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. As of now, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the murder of Jesus Mestizo-Soto. The motive for the shooting remains unclear. To encourage potential witnesses to come forward, a reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for any information that leads to an arrest and indictment in the case. The investigation remains ongoing as police continue their search for those responsible for this senseless act of violence.
