Riverdale, MD – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that took place in Riverdale, identifying 38-year-old Jeiver Pozuelos Cervantes of Hyattsville as the victim. A reward of up to $25,000 has been announced for information leading to an arrest and indictment related to the case.
On Thursday, at approximately 6:40 am, patrol officers were alerted by a citizen near Veterans Parkway and Riverdale Road about an unresponsive man on the roadside. Upon investigation, the victim was found with gunshot wounds and was declared dead at the scene.
Detectives are attempting to identify the suspect(s) and uncover the motive, initially ruling out the possibility of a random crime. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Crime Solvers online or at the provided tip line to assist in the investigation.