PGPD Investigating Homicide in Riverdale Park

Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday evening in Riverdale Park. The victim is 26-year-old Cesar Bazan of 69^th Place in Landover Hills. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On July 26^th, at about 8:30 pm, patrol officers with the Riverdale Park Police Department responded to the 5500 block of 54^th Avenue for a shooting. When they arrived, the officers discovered Bazan outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital where he died a short time later.

Preliminarily, detectives believe this homicide stemmed from a verbal altercation between the suspects and the victim.

The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all homicides in Riverdale Park.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the 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 www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.