HYATTSVILLE, Md. – A 33-year-old Adelphi man was found shot to death behind the wheel of his vehicle early Sunday in the unincorporated Hyattsville area, according to Prince George’s County Police.
Officers were called to the 2200 block of Lewisdale Drive at approximately 4:15 a.m. for a reported shooting. When they arrived, they found Brian Vasquez Rodriguez in the driver’s seat suffering from one or more gunshot wounds.
- Brian Vasquez Rodriguez, 33, of Adelphi died at the scene despite attempts to save his life.
- Police found him shot inside the driver’s seat of his vehicle on Lewisdale Drive.
- Homicide detectives are searching for a suspect and trying to determine why Rodriguez was killed.
Police Find Shooting Victim Inside Vehicle
Officers and other first responders attempted life-saving measures after discovering Rodriguez wounded inside the vehicle.
He could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have not said whether Rodriguez was driving when the shooting occurred, whether his vehicle had been parked or how long he may have been there before officers arrived.
Investigators also haven’t disclosed how many times he was shot.
The circumstances leading up to the 4:15 a.m. shooting remain under investigation.
Detectives Search for Killer and Motive
The Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation.
“Investigators are working to identify the suspect(s) and determine a motive,” police said.
No description of a suspected shooter or possible getaway vehicle was released in the department’s initial announcement. Police also have not said whether investigators believe Rodriguez was specifically targeted.
Detectives are now asking anyone who may have seen or heard something around Lewisdale Drive early Sunday to come forward.
Anyone with information can contact the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512 and refer to case number 26-0047521.
Brian Vasquez Rodriguez was found shot inside his vehicle.
Police discovered the 33-year-old Adelphi man in the driver’s seat after responding to Lewisdale Drive shortly after 4:15 a.m. Sunday.
Rodriguez died at the scene.
Police said life-saving measures were attempted, but his injuries proved fatal.
No suspect or motive has been announced.
Homicide detectives are working to determine who killed Rodriguez and what led to the shooting.
Sources: Prince George’s County Police Department
