A normally quiet Brentwood street became the scene of a fatal shooting on the afternoon of June 12, 2026. Sixteen-year-old Ruben Arevalo Saavedra was found outside in the 3700 block of Shepherd Street at about 4:55 p.m. with at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene after officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department responded.

Homicide detectives took over the case and said they do not believe the shooting was random, indicating the possibility Ruben was targeted. The motive remains under investigation. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests or charges have been announced; the case is active under report number 26-26003143 and investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward, including anonymously.

If anyone knew Ruben, saw activity around Shepherd Street on June 12, or has tips that could help the investigation, please contact the Prince George’s County Police.