(UPDATE) Police Investigate Murder in Riverdale

40-year-old Kobina Ebo Abruquah

     The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit has arrested 40-year-old Kobina Ebo Abruquah in connection with the murder of Ivan Alvaro Aguirre-Herrera in Riverdale.

     Abruquah, of the 6200 block of Kenilworth Avenue, was interviewed on August 10, 2012 and was charged with first degree murder following the interview.  He has been remanded to the Department of Corrections on a no bond status.

     The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the murder of 40-year-old Ivan Alvaro Aguirre-Herrera of Riverdale.

     On August 8, 2012, at approximately 4:04 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 6200 block of Kenilworth Avenue for a report to check on the welfare.  Upon arrival, officers discovered Aguirre-Herrera fatally shot inside his home.  Aguirre-Herrera was pronounced dead on scene.  Detectives are currently working to identify a suspect(s) and motive in this case.

     Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 301 772-4925.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411 TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone, or go to http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ to submit a tip online.