Bryan Alexander Aguilar, 17

Upper Marlboro, Md. – February 28, 2020 – The Office of the Sheriff Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Bryan Alexander Aguilar on February 25, 2020, on a warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by the county police on February 20, 2020.

According to the warrant, on February 19, 2020, police were called
to the 6900 Block of 23rd Place in Hyattsville, MD for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they spoke with a male victim who advised police that he was walking towards his residence when he saw a black vehicle approach him from behind. The victim said he saw a male in the backseat behind the driver point a handgun out of the window. He also said the man fired several shots as he ran, escaping without injury. Detectives investigations led to Aguilar being identified as the shooter.

On February 25, 2020, deputies’ investigation led them to an address in the 6200 Block of Balfour Drive in Hyattsville, MD. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a resident who allowed them to enter the home, where they saw Aguilar. He was served the warrant, taken into custody without incident, and safely transported to the Regional Investigation Division at the District I police station.

Aguilar has been charged as an adult.

Aguilar is also charged with Second Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Four counts of handgun on person Violations, Illegal Possession of Ammunition, and Possession of Firearm while under the age of 21.