PGPD Arrest and Charge Suspect in Fatal Shooting

 

                            
                                                Yair Medina 

                

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a suspect with a fatal shooting that occurred in July. The suspect is 20-year-old Yair Medina of Lanham. He’s charged with the murder of 21-year-old Cameron Smith of Laurel. 

On July 21, 2023, at approximately 1:10 am, officers responded to a shooting at the 13300 block of Edinburgh Lane in the unincorporated section of Laurel. The victim was located outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene. 

Information provided to Prince George’s County Crime Solvers assisted detectives with this investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed Medina shot Smith during a dispute. The suspect and victim were known to each other. Medina 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 relevant to this investigation is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512.  

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.) Please refer to case 23-0042572. 

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