Suspect Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of Capitol Heights Man

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD — A suspect has been arrested and charged in the fatal shooting early Saturday morning of 50-year-old Domingo Saavedra-Escalona of Capitol Heights.

Prince George's police officers were called to the unit block of Quire Avenue for a report of a shooting around 4:35 a.m. Oct. 31. They found Saavedra-Escalona in his home with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene after life-saving measures were administered, police reported.

During the investigation, detectives identified 19-year-old Anthony Javier Rubio of Capitol Heights as the suspect. They found Rubio at his home and took him into custody without incident, the police department stated.

Rubio has been charged with second-degree murder and related charges. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

The motive for the shooting remains continues to be investigated. At this time, there is no evidence the suspect and victim knew each other, the police department stated.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police at 301-516-2512.