Capitol Heights, MD – Prince George’s County Police detectives arrested and charged a Central High School student for stabbing and injuring two other students at school on Thursday. The suspect is 19-year-old Edwin Aguilar Martinez of the 7000 block of Fresno Street in Seat Pleasant (pictured, right).
On January 11 at about 9 a.m., patrol officers were called to the school on Cabin Branch Road in Capitol Heights for the report of a stabbing. When they arrived, officers located two students suffering from stab wounds. The victims are both currently in stable condition at a hospital with what appear to be non-life-threatening injuries.
The preliminary investigation reveals the stabbings stemmed from an argument between the suspect and victims over a female student.
Martinez is being charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of assault and a weapons charge. He is in custody of the Department of Corrections.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Regional Investigations Division – Central at 301-772-4911. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.