PGPD Arrests Suspect in Connection With March Homicide

Jose Landeverde

Homicide Unit detectives arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide investigation from March. The suspect is 22-year-old Jose Landeverde of Greenbelt. He is charged with the murder of 22-year-old Hector Diaz-Urritia of no fixed address.  

On March 14th, at approximately 1:30 pm, a citizen walking near Lake Artemesia in Berwyn Heights notified police after discovering a body. The victim was located suffering from trauma to his upper body and pronounced dead on the scene. 

The preliminary investigation reveals both the suspect and victim are members of a gang. The motive in the murder is gang-related.

Landeverde is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. He is 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.)