Suspect in Custody in Connection with Fatal Shooting in Capitol Heights

Anthony Javier Rubio

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit arrested and charged a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting on Saturday. The suspect is 19-year-old Anthony Javier Rubio of Capitol Heights. He’s charged with fatally shooting 50-year-old Domingo Saavedra-Escalona of Capitol Heights.

On October 31, 2026, at approximately 4:35 am, officers responded to the unit block of Quire Avenue for a shooting. Saavedra-Escalona was located inside his residence suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite all life-saving measures, he was pronounced dead on the scene.

During the course of the investigation, detectives located Rubio at his home and took him into custody without incident.

The motive for the shooting remains under investigation. At this time, there is no evidence the suspect and victim knew each other.

Rubio is charged with second degree murder and related charges. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.  

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation they are asked to please call 301-516-2512. Please refer to case number 26-0058070.

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