Detectives Arrest Suspect in Fort Washington Homicide

Ulises Bonilla

Homicide Unit detectives arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide that took place in Fort Washington last week. The suspect is 22-year-old Ulises Bonilla of the 5600 block of Fargo Avenue in Oxon Hill. Bonilla is charged with fatally shooting 19-year-old Timothy Rojas of Temple Hills.

On April 12th, at approximately 11:00 pm, patrol officers responded to the 1500 block of Tucker Road. They located the victim outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He died a short time later at a hospital.

 

The preliminary investigation reveals the suspect shot the victim during a drug-related dispute. He is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. He’s in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

 

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), 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.)