On the evening of August 13, 2019, 26-year-old Yuri Echavarria Jr. was found in the stairwell of an apartment building in the 4200 block of Oglethorpe Street in Hyattsville, Maryland, suffering multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body. Police responded at about 9:50 p.m., and Echavarria was pronounced dead at the scene.

Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit opened an investigation and indicated they did not believe the shooting was random, suggesting Echavarria may have been targeted. Authorities focused on establishing a motive and identifying any suspects, but no arrests or suspects have been publicly named.

The case remains open and investigators continue to seek information. If anyone has details that could help identify those responsible, please contact the Prince George’s County Police with information.